- 2009 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL 2009 Government of Western AustraliGovernment of Western Australia Department for Communities Department for Communities A FOR COMMUNITIES DEPARTMENT , I 3 ment Act 2006 the provisions of the 2009 – 2009 esentation Annual to Parliament, the Financial Manage ties 2009. for the year ended 30 June
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Susan Barrera ACCOUNTABLE AUTHORITY 11 September 2009 Report for the Department for Communi Report for the Department for hereby submit for your information and pr hereby submit for your information The report has been prepar Financial Management Act 2006 Hon Robyn MLC McSweeney Protection;Minister for Child Services; Community Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests. MLC Hon Donna Faragher Youth. Minister for Environment; In accordance with section 61 of the ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ...... 5
THE YEAR IN REVIEW...... 5
OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE ...... 8
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK...... 14
AGENCY PERFORMANCE ...... 16
REPORT ON OPERATIONS ...... 16
SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IMPACTING ON THE AGENCY ...... 48
DISCLOSURES AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE ...... 50
INDEPENDENT AUDIT OPINION...... 50
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...... 52
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS...... 85
MINISTERIAL DIRECTIVES ...... 99
OTHER FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES...... 99
GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES...... 104
OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS...... 105
GOVERNMENT POLICY REQUIREMENTS ...... 107
APPENDICES ...... 110
APPENDIX 1: GRANT FUNDING ...... 110
APPENDIX 2: FUNDED SERVICES ...... 125
APPENDIX 3: ADVISORY COMMITTEES...... 126
APPENDIX 4: OFFICE LOCATIONS ...... 130
APPENDIX 5: PUBLICATIONS ...... 132
APPENDIX 6: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING...... 134
APPENDIX 7: GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS ...... 135
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OVERVIEW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
It is now more than two years since the Department for Communities (DfC) was created. During that time the department has established itself as a vital, innovative organisation well placed to contribute towards building strong, vibrant communities.
DfC’s strong focus on strategic policy, research and evaluation — particularly in the area of seniors, carers, volunteering, early years, children, families, youth and women — is evident in the list of achievements for last financial year.
The Economic Value of Volunteering in Western Australia, a report commissioned and released by DfC this year, continues to generate media coverage, raising awareness of volunteering issues and encouraging robust policy responses.
A discussion paper outlining a framework for delivering integrated services for families during their children’s early years attracted a strong response, laying the groundwork for an ongoing dialogue on the best way of delivering services during those important early years.
Backing policy with delivery, work proceeded throughout the year on revitalising the state’s parenting services. A highlight was replacing the Parent Help Centre with Parenting WA, providing Western Australian families with support and information about parenting children aged up to 18 years through the 24-hour Parenting WA Line and regional parenting services.
Another highlight was the continuing success of the Best Start program aimed at Aboriginal families with children aged 0 to 5 years. This innovative program helps to improve the health and social wellbeing of young children and families by preparing children for school and providing support for parents, carers and extended families in their parenting role.
Continuing the early years focus, DfC’s Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit was responsible for managing the licensing and compliance of 1,500 child care services catering for some 70,000 children throughout WA.
At the other end of the spectrum, support for seniors is also a major priority for DfC. The roll-out of the Cost of Living Rebate — the biggest exercise of its kind the state government has ever conducted — and the launch of the Safety and Security Rebate for Western Australian Seniors Card holders were just two of the highlights in this area. Others included the start of a review into Seniors Card eligibility, establishing the new Seniors’ Ministerial Advisory Council and continuing the Seniors Card program and the Seniors Information Service.
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The volunteers at the Senior Information Service — most of them seniors themselves — handle around 1,500 calls every month, providing information and referral advice on issues such as accommodation options, education, finance/business, health and lifestyle.
Complementing the Seniors Information Service, the Volunteer Speakers team offers experienced presenters to provide information on a wide range of seniors-related issues including retirement and government and non- government concessions and benefits. Two new presentations developed for the program have proved popular this year: Ageing Well covering key attributes to successful ageing; and Living Independently looking at services and supports to help people stay at home.
The caring role has a critical impact on many seniors. The Carers Advisory Council plays an important part in ensuring carers are recognised in the community and involved in decisions about services that affect them. DfC continued its support role for the council throughout the year and also funded the Carers Counselling Line to provide telephone support service for carers.
The philosophy of ensuring community involvement in decision making is fundamental to the way DfC operates. DfC places great importance on supporting community members to come up with their own solutions to community issues. This community building is encouraged through DfC’s ongoing funding, one-off grants and sponsorship. More than 200 non- government organisations and community groups throughout Western Australia received funding last financial year.
Being so involved with communities means DfC is aware of the many Western Australians who go quietly about supporting their community and making huge contributions to the state. To celebrate these achievements, DfC continued its extensive program of events and awards recognising and acknowledging these contributions through the Seniors Awards and Seniors Week, the Positive Image Awards, the Youth Awards, Children’s Week, International Women’s Day, White Ribbon Day, Thank a Volunteer Day and the Community Services Industry Awards.
The volunteers at the Women’s Information Service are a wonderful example of the people who are celebrated in these awards. These fully-trained and dedicated volunteers provided an invaluable community service by responding to more than 6 000 telephone enquiries on a variety of issues including health, finance, counselling and law.
Specially trained staff also worked hard on processing applications for the Redress WA scheme which closed on 30 April this year. Around 10,000 people who were abused and/or neglected while in the care of the state put in an application. Final payments are expected to be completed by mid-2011.
Internally, the past year has seen more change for DfC with the Office of Multicultural Interests moving to the Department of Local Government and
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OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE
ENABLING LEGISLATION
The Department for Communities is established as a department under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
RESPONSIBLE MINISTERS
Hon Robyn McSweeney MLC Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests.
Hon Donna Faragher MLC Minister for Environment; Youth.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Chief Executive Officer of the Department for Communities is Ms Susan Barrera. Ms Barrera is also the Accountable Authority, as prescribed under section 52 of the Financial Management Act 2006.
VISION / MISSION
DfC’s vision is for: “strong, vibrant communities where all individuals and groups feel they belong and matter.1”
DfC’s mission is “to provide a focal point for policy development, program delivery and community engagement within an over-arching social inclusion framework.1”
Key Objectives – Strategic Directions
• to take a leading role in initiatives for children and families • to promote strong, participative communities • to strengthen our partnerships with non-government organisations • to target equality of opportunity, social inclusion and respect
1 DfC Strategic Framework 2008-2013
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ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
As at 30 June 2009 DfC’s administrative structure is:
Office of the Director General The Director General is DfC’s Accountable Authority and is responsible for the management and performance of the department and the overall achievement of its approved strategies and outcomes. The Office of the Director General is responsible for ministerial support and liaison and internal audit. The office also provides advice to the Director General and departmental executive.
Children and Family Services The Children and Family Services Division provides a range of support and information on parenting, child care, Aboriginal (Best Start) early childhood and early years activities throughout the state. These services cater for families and carers with children up to 18 years of age. The division also licenses and monitors child care services.
Policy and Planning The Policy and Planning Division provides strategic policy development and advice, policy coordination, analysis and information to support departmental objectives. The division incorporates six principal policy focus areas (social inclusion, seniors, carers, volunteering, family and domestic violence and women) and undertakes programs in these areas.
Redress WA Redress WA is a scheme administered by DfC on behalf of the state government. The Redress Scheme is designed for adults who were abused or neglected as children while in state care.
Community Engagement The Community Engagement Division manages DfC’s community funding programs and its funding to non-government organisations. It also manages events associated with departmental programs and is responsible for communicating with the public by producing departmental publications and brochures. The division also administers youth policy and programs to promote the interests of young Western Australians.
Corporate and Business Support The Corporate and Business Support Division manages the overall delivery of corporate services which includes financial management, human resource management, Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and corporate governance. The directorate also manages the Service Level Agreement with the Department for Child Protection.
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE as at 30 June 2009
Hon Robyn McSweeney MLC Hon Donna Faragher MLC Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Minister for Environment; Youth. Volunteering; Women’s Interests.
Peter Walton Susan Barrera Executive Director Director General Corporate & Business Support
Executive Services Ministerial Liaison Financial Management Human Resource Management Risk Management Asset Management Business Improvement Business Planning Budget Strategy Internal Audit Annual Reporting
Helen Creed Bradley Jolly Stephanie Withers Karin Mac Arthur Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director Children & Family Services Policy and Planning Redress WA Community Engagement
Service 1 & 2 Service 3 Service 4 Events Management Child Care Licensing & Standards Unit Office for Seniors Interests & Carers Redress Scheme for children & Community Funding Children’s Policy Office for Women’s Policy young people abused or neglected NGO Partnerships Early Years Family & Domestic Unit in the care of the state Office of Youth Parenting Services Community Participation Communications Children’s Services Officers Volunteering Publications Family Services Intra / Internet Development
ORGANISATIONAL VALUES We value • the voices and strengths of communities • community ownership • diversity and inclusivity • social justice • citizenship • collaboration with our working partners • the talents of our staff • flexibility and innovation
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SENIOR OFFICERS As at 30 June 2009
Director General Susan Barrera Ms Barrera has worked in a variety of policy and management roles in state government agencies for about 25 years. Immediately prior to her appointment in June 2008 as Director General of the Department for Communities, she was Executive Director of Labour Relations in the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (now Department of Commerce). She has also worked in a Minister's office, with the Public Sector Commission and the Department of Corrective Services. Taking time out from the public sector, Ms Barrera worked as a private consultant undertaking projects with state and national clients in labour relations, human resource management, training and organisational development. She was a councillor in local government for nine years.
Executive Director, Children and Family Services Helen Creed A social worker by background, Ms Creed’s working career has emphasised her commitment to social justice, contributing significantly at state, national and international levels through positions across government, the union movement and the community. In 2006 Ms Creed joined the Western Australian public sector as Executive Director of the Office for Women’s Policy and in May 2007 was seconded to the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (now the Department of Commerce) to work as Western Australia’s Fair Employment Advocate. In May 2008 she joined the Department for Communities as the Acting Executive Director of the Children and Family Services Division and has since been appointed to the position.
Executive Director, Policy and Planning Bradley Jolly Mr Jolly was initially appointed Acting Executive Director, Policy and Planning in October 2007 and was confirmed in the position in March 2009. Before joining the Western Australian Public Sector in 2001 he held a number of senior management positions with private sector organisations. Mr Jolly has also worked in senior regulatory roles with the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, Department for Community Development and more recently with the Department for Communities.
Executive Director, Redress WA Stephanie Withers Ms Withers has recently been appointed to the position of Executive Director, Redress WA after holding several management roles in corporate support at Tourism WA, the Ministry of Justice, Central TAFE and the Public Service Commission. Prior to joining the state government in 1987, Ms Withers
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Executive Director, Community Engagement Karin Mac Arthur Dr Mac Arthur was appointed to the position of Executive Director, Community Engagement, in March 2009, having acted in the position since August 2008. Dr Mac Arthur has held several senior community engagement roles with the Government of Western Australia, including with the Office of Multicultural Interests, the Department of Indigenous Affairs, and also as a senior policy adviser in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Before immigrating to WA in 1996, Dr Mac Arthur worked for several years with community groups in Africa and Latin America on behalf of the European Union.
Executive Director, Corporate and Business Support Peter Walton Mr Walton was appointed to the position of Executive Director, Corporate and Business Support in May 2009. Previous positions held include Executive General Manager, Curtin University of Technology, for ten years, and executive management roles covering the full range of corporate services in the (then) Ministry of Education and the Department of Corrective Services. Mr Walton has also held management positions in local and federal government agencies and has more than 30 years experience working as a volunteer with local, national and international community-based not-for-profit organisations.
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ADMINISTERED LEGISLATION
As at 30 June 2009, DfC administered the following legislation on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests:
Carers Recognition Act 2004 Child Care Services Act 2007 Volunteers and Food and Other Donors (Protection from Liability) Act 2002 Child Care Services (Child Care) Regulations 2006 Child Care Services (Family Day Care) Regulations 2006 Child Care Services (Outside School Hours Care) Regulations 2006 Child Care Services (Outside School Hours Family Day Care) Regulations 2006 Child Care Services Regulations 2007
OTHER KEY LEGISLATION IMPACTING ON THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
In the performance of its functions the Department for Communities complies with the following laws:
Auditor General Act 2006 Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 Disability Services Act 1993 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Financial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951 Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 State Records Act 2000 State Superannuation Act 2000 State Supply Commission Act 1991 Workers’ Compensation Reform Act 2004
In the financial administration of DfC, management has complied with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 2006 and all other relevant laws, and exercised controls that provide reasonable assurance that the receipt and expenditure of monies and the acquisition and disposal of public property and incurring of liabilities have been in accordance with legislative provisions. At the date of signing, management is not aware of any circumstances that would render the particulars included in this statement misleading or inaccurate.
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
OUTCOME BASED MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
During the course of 2008–09 the government issued a revised set of government goals replacing the previous goals outlined in the document Better Planning Better Futures – A Framework for the Strategic Management of the Western Australian Public Sector. The government has set five principal goals. Table 1 illustrates the relationship between DfC’s agency- level desired outcomes and the most relevant government goal.
Table 1 Government Goal Desired Outcomes Service
Outcomes Based Service Communities are 1. Community and Family Support Delivery: strengthened so that 2. Child Care Services individuals and families are Greater focus on achieving 3. Strategic Policy and Coordination results in key service delivery able to better meet their areas for the benefit of all needs. 4. Redress scheme for children and young people Western Australians abused in the care of the state
The following table links the services provided by DfC and the relevant Minister.
Table 2 Responsible Minister Services
Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors 1. Community and Family Support and Volunteering; Women’s Interests 2. Child Care Services 3. Strategic Policy and Coordination 4. Redress scheme
Minister for Environment; Youth 3. Strategic Policy and Coordination (Youth)
CHANGES TO OUTCOME BASED MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
DfC was established in May 2007 and became operational on 1 July 2007 as a result of the recommendations of the Ford Review and subsequent abolition of the Department for Community Development. An interim Outcome Based Management framework had been approved by the State Government’s Outcome Structure Review Group (OSRG) based in the Department of Treasury and Finance in March 2007.
In February 2009 DfC made a submission to the OSRG proposing changes to the previously approved framework. The changes addressed the following areas:
Office of Multicultural Interests To recognise the transfer of the Office of Multicultural Interests to the Department of Local Government and Regional Development.
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Refinement to Performance Indicators As part of a suite of election commitments in 2008–09 DfC assumed responsibility for administering and delivering two significant rebate schemes for seniors (the Seniors Cost of Living Rebate Scheme and the Seniors Security Rebate Scheme). It was necessary to develop new efficiency indicators for the above schemes.
In March 2009 the OSRG approved the changes proposed by DfC in its submission.
For detailed reports on Indicators of Effectiveness and Efficiency refer to pages 86 to 98.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES WITH OTHER AGENCIES
DfC shared the following responsibilities with other agencies in 2008–09: DfC
• Works with the Department of Education and Training and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to progress the Early Childhood Development reforms that have been endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments. • Delivers its Cadets WA initiative in collaboration with other agencies including the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, WA Police Service. DfC also engages with the Australian Defence Forces and not for profit sector agencies (St John Ambulance, Red Cross, Surf Life Saving) as part of the Cadets WA program. The program is aimed at fostering the ideal of community service and encouraging youth development through training in leadership, teamwork and initiative. The program strives to instil qualities of self-discipline and community responsibility in young people. • Works with other agencies as part of its Generations Together: The WA Active Ageing Strategy. While DfC is the lead agency the following agencies also contribute to the program: Department of Health (DoH), Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR), Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DoCEP), Department of Local Government and Regional Development (DLGRD) and Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DPI).
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AGENCY PERFORMANCE
REPORT ON OPERATIONS
Table 3 is a summary of highlights from the financial statements comparing actual results with budget.
Table 3 2008–09 Actual (1) Budget(2) Variation(3) KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS $’000 $’000 $’000 Total Cost of Services 77,988 44,123 (4) 33,865 Net Cost of Service 75,643 43,485 (4) 32,158 Service Appropriation from State Government 77,962 41,069 (5) 36,893 Total Income from State Government 80,748 44,047 (5) 36,701 Surplus / (Deficit) for the Period 5,105 562 (6) 4,543 Total Assets 56,003 32,899 (7) 23,104 Total Liabilities 5,056 3,196 (8) 1,860 Total Equity 50,947 29,703 (9) 21,244 Net Increase / (decrease) in cash held 3,164 739 (10) 2,425 Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of Period 6,691 2,049 (11) 4,642 Actual Target Variation KEY STAFFING INDICATOR FTE FTE FTE Approved Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff level 219 229 (10)
(1) Refer to Financial Statements section of the Annual Report. (pages 53 to 56) (2) Revised Budget/Target for 2008–09 for DfC was restated in the Budget Statements for 2009–10. The restatement was necessary to account for transfers of functions between DfC, the Department for Child Protection and the Department of Local Government and Regional Development. (3) Further explanations are also contained in Note 37 ‘Explanatory Statement’ to the Financial Statements ( page 79 ). (4) The increase between the budget and actual is largely due to the commencement of payments for the Seniors Cost of Living Rebate which added $18.4m and the transfer of Non-Government Services to DFC from DCP which added additional $10.1m (5) The increase between the service appropriation from government is largely attributable to the commencement of payments for the Seniors Cost of Living Rebate and the Transfer of Non-Government Services. (6) The increase in surplus between the budget and actual is largely due to DfC receiving $25m appropriation for payment of Seniors Cost of Living Rebate, with $19.8 made in successful payments.
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(7) The increase in assets is mainly attributable to the capitalisation of the REALM Child Care Licensing System and the recognition of assets transferred from the Department for Child Protection in relation to the Child Care Licensing Unit during the mid-year review. In addition, cash at bank has increased due to lower-than-expected payments made to seniors for the cost of living rebates. (8) The increase in Total Liabilities between budget and actual is largely due to the greater-than-budgeted increase in current provisions and payables. (9) The increase in total equity is largely attributable to the increase in assets, as explained above. (10) The increase in cash held is largely due to Seniors Cost of Living Rebate cash awaiting disbursement. (11) The increase in cash and cash equivalents is largely due to cash held in operating account for Seniors Cost of Living Rebate awaiting disbursement.
Table 4 is a summary of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) comparing actual results with targets. For a more detailed description of the KPIs refer to pages 86 to 98.
Table 4 2008–09
Result(1) Target(2) Variation Outcome 1 Communities are strengthened so that individuals and families are able to better meet their needs. Effectiveness Indicators
Percentage of customers who report they were 97% 95% 2% satisfied with the service Number of substantiated breaches of regulations arising from allegations per licensed 0.105 0.059 0.046 child care service Percentage of stakeholders who report they were satisfied with policy and coordination 96% 80% 16% projects Efficiency Indicators
Community and Family Support – Average cost $128,498 $123,393 $5,105 per service Child Care Services – Average cost per $6,633 $5,019 $1,614 licensed service Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $441,277 $481,785 ($40,508) project for youth Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $66,180 $52,807 $13,373 project for children and families Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $74,142 $69,981 $4,161 project for seniors Average cost to administer a seniors card $1.99 $2.47 $0.48 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $112,327 $116,385 ($4,058) project for volunteers
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2008–09
Result(1) Target(2) Variation
Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $95,605 $73,453 $22,152 project for women Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $274,429 $342,242 ($67,813) project for family and domestic violence Average cost to administer each Seniors Cost of (4) $6.79 N/A N/A Living Rebate
(1) Refer to KPI section of the Annual Report.
(2) Revised Budget/Target for 2008–09 for the department as restated in the Budget Statements for 2009–10. The 2008–09 have been restated for comparability to account for the transfer of functions between the DfC, the Department for Child Protection and the Department of Local Government and Regional Development.
(3) Further explanations are also contained in the KPI section of this report.
(4) The Seniors’ Cost ofLiving Rebate Scheme commenced during 2008–09. A target was not set in the 2008–09 Budget Statements.
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SERVICE 1: COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Parenting WA Parenting WA comprises statewide and locally-based services for parents, carers and those who support them. These complementary services interface to promote the wellbeing of children up to 18 years of age through a range of strategies designed to enhance parenting. The underpinning philosophy of the Parenting WA service model is the notion that seeking information, support and advice on parenting is a normal and natural hallmark of good parenting practice.
Support for parenting is increasingly important as the issues facing families become more complex. These issues include Shaken Baby Syndrome, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and grandparents who take on parenting roles. Parents’ and carers’ ability to parent effectively can be enhanced through positive support networks, ready access to information on child development and parenting, and a positive community attitude to children and those who care for them.
Parenting WA Statewide Services The Parenting WA Centre located in Mount Lawley provides the base for the Parenting WA Line, the Parenting WA Library, senior Best Start and Parenting WA support staff and children’s services officers. The centre offers individual Triple P programs and staff are available to offer information seminars and parenting programs on request.
The Parenting WA Line (free call) is a virtual one stop shop for families or agencies seeking information or support with parenting, child care and early years activities in Western Australia. Parenting queries regarding children 0–18 years typically include child development, behaviour management, school matters, health issues and family relationships. There were 6,412 calls to the Parenting WA Line over the past 12 months
The Parenting WA Library (free call) provides a free lending service to parents, families and others seeking parenting information, including people living in rural and remote areas. The library was relocated from Northam to the Parenting WA Centre in Mt Lawley in January 2009 to enhance the telephone service and give better access to families. Since its relocation it has made 159 loans, 74 of which have been to people living in country areas.
The Parenting WA Database provides a comprehensive list of services associated with families, parenting and child development throughout Western Australia. It is updated regularly and located on the departmental intranet to assist staff with referral processes. At 30 June 2009, 1,316 services were listed.
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The Parenting WA Courses Guide lists courses related to families, parenting and child development in the greater Perth region and is available to the general public via DfC’s website. At 30 June 2009, 1,160 courses were listed.
Parenting WA Regional Services work with families throughout the state to strengthen the parent/child relationship and increase their confidence in raising their children. Families are linked into their local community agencies and supported to access these resources.
Parenting WA Regional Services are located in:
• metropolitan: Armadale, Cannington, Joondalup, Midland, Mirrabooka, Rockingham, Perth • country: South-west, Goldfields, Great Southern, Kimberley, Gascoyne, Midwest, Wheatbelt, Pilbara and Peel.
Parenting WA Coordinators work in specific regions with parents and carers of children 0–18 years and using a variety of modes of delivery and settings to meet the needs within their communities including:
• parenting information and advice • specific parenting programs for individual families • parenting groups • workshops • presentations • home visiting • one-to-one support • referrals • community linking.
Parenting WA home visiting services focus primarily on parents and carers with children aged 0–6 years using staff and trained volunteers for home visiting and employing a range of strategies to assist parents and carers.
Brain and Emotional Development Workshops Funding of $66,000 was provided to Playgroup WA (Inc.) in 2008–09 to deliver workshops and provide resource materials on brain and emotional development in partnership with Edith Cowan University. Twenty four workshops involving 295 participants were conducted between July and December 2008. Six of these workshops were delivered in country areas and five to supported playgroups. 2,000 DVDs and booklets were produced to support the workshops, 50 of which were provided to DfC for distribution to staff.
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been identified by departmental staff as a growing area of concern requiring a strategic response. DfC’s initial focus in 2009 was to identify existing prevention and intervention resources and programs that could be used or adapted to support children/people living with FASD better.
Another strategy started in May 2009 was to develop a WA FASD training package for professionals, parents, carers and parenting practitioners. This project was facilitated Ms Carolyn Hartness, a respected American consultant and educator in FASD. DfC hosted a visit from Ms Hartness in May–June 2009. Ms Hartness provided interagency training and a range of community information sessions to raise awareness of FASD and was also contracted by other government departments to deliver training and seminars during her visit.
Best Start Services This voluntary program aims to improve life opportunities for Aboriginal children aged between 0–5 years, in co-operation with local health, education, and Aboriginal organisations and other agencies.
Coordinators and activity leaders are employed to create a family-friendly, Aboriginal-specific service in a suitable venue. Several factors differentiate this program from other supported playgroup models. Improving school readiness through play-based activities is a key objective, but this starts from birth and transitions through to school enrolment. Parents and carers must attend with their child, and are an integral part of all activities. Mothers and fathers are made welcome even before their first baby is born, and many families continue to attend with each subsequent sibling. Coordinators refer and support ‘at risk’ and/or socially isolated families to local agencies and resources. Ongoing concerns include family violence, accommodation issues, addiction and legal issues.
Three new Best Start programs funded under the Australian Government's Universal Access to Early Childhood Education initiative were established in Western Australia. These new programs are located in Marble Bar, Mullewa and South Lake. Initial funding was for a 12-month period ending 30 June 2009, however these programs will continue to receive funding from 2009–13, under the Universal Access initiative led by the Government of Western Australia’s Department of Education and Training.
This brings the number of Best Start programs to sixteen, four metropolitan and 12 in country locations:
• metropolitan: Midland, South Lake, Armadale, Mandurah
• country: Carnarvon, Goldfields, Hedland, Moora, Mt Magnet, Narrogin, Roebourne, Warburton, Wakathuni (Tom Price), Wiluna, Marble Bar, Mullewa.
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Factors taken into account in determining the new sites included support of the local community and relevant government agencies, numbers of Aboriginal children, and performance of the community in relation to the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI). The design and development of each service reflects local Aboriginal input and the coordination role ensures support from local agencies.
Best Start focuses on increasing participation and supporting the transition of three-and four-year-old Aboriginal children in kindergarten. The Best Start programs link closely with, and are supported by schools to ensure that the program enhances participation of Aboriginal children in early learning and education and promotes positive educational outcomes.
Early Years During 2008–09, departmental officers have taken a key role in developing and supporting locally-based early years networks. Senior project officers have provided early years information and support to regional staff in the program areas of children’s services, parenting and Aboriginal early years. This initiative has been supported by provision of community maps outlining key demographic data and children’s services for each local government area in Western Australia. An allocation of $10,000 for each metropolitan region and $15,000 to each country region has enabled community groups, communities of interest and organisations to undertake activities to promote early years.
DfC funded several new initiatives during 2008–09 to improve the health and wellbeing of children from birth to eight years of age. $30,000 was provided to four agencies including: the Eastern Wheatbelt Early Years Network to support coordination; the Ellenbrook Early Years Working Group for practical projects targeting children and families; the Collie Early Years Network to support planning and expansion of their network; and the Katanning Early Years Group to support coordination of an early literacy program.
Three projects have continued during 2008–09, including: the co-ordination of the Foothills Early Years Community Partnership; the Albany Teenage Parenting Centre through the Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre; and the Aboriginal Taste Bubs nutritional program through Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation (Inc).
The COAG Early Childhood Agenda In January 2009 the Premier announced that responsibility for the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) early childhood development would sit within the portfolio of the Minister for Education. Following this announcement the Office for Early Childhood Development and Learning (the office) was established within the Department of Education and Training and assumed responsibility for leading the Early Childhood Agenda.
DfC continues to play an active role in supporting the COAG early childhood reform agenda. The department works with the office to ensure perspectives relating to non-school-based services for children from birth to five and their
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Integrated Services In February 2009 Minister McSweeney introduced the first of a series of forums on integrated services as a framework for family and children’s services. In April the Minister launched a discussion paper to continue and develop the dialogue begun in this forum. The paper aimed to support the development of a shared definition and understanding of integrated service delivery. It sought the views of community members, non-government and government agencies on if, and how, a framework for children and family services should be developed and how work already underway could be acknowledged.
The report on the consultation’s findings will be published on the DfC’s website later in 2009. It is anticipated that the findings from the consultation will contribute to across-agency planning to develop more cohesive service delivery to support children and families better.
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SERVICE 2: CHILD CARE SERVICES
Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit The Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit (CCLSU) administers the Child Care Services Act 2007 and relevant regulations with a focus on protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of children cared for in a child care service setting. Under the Act, Licensing Officers have powers to enter, inspect and acquire information from a child care service and to investigate an allegation of non-compliance.
At 30 June 2009, there were 1,489 licensed child care services in Western Australia, consisting of 559 child care centres, 691 family day care services, 231 outside school hours care centres and 8 outside school hours family day care services. Combined, these services offer 42,842 child care places throughout the state at any one time.
During the year, 98 per cent of licensed services received at least one licensing visit. Two per cent of licensed services hold a licence but are not currently operating and therefore did not require a visit. A total of 68 complaints involving a regulatory breach were investigated by the CCLSU.
DfC prosecuted three services in the Magistrates Court relating to breaches of Child Care Services (Child Care) Regulations 2006 and Child Care Services (Outside School Hours Care) Regulations 2006. There are currently six cases pending for the Magistrates Court, with an appeal case to be heard at the State Administrative Tribunal in August 2009.
As a result of findings presented in a report by the Auditor General into child care licensing (October 2005) and the introduction of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 on 1 March 2006, a Compliance and Enforcement Strategy was developed in 2008 and rolled out in 2009. Most significantly the strategy acknowledges that the majority of child care services will try to comply with the legislation and therefore it is important to maximise voluntary compliance by providing advice and support to licensees. It also accepts that some services will make little or no effort to comply, or refuse to do so, and that therefore it is necessary to demonstrate a strong but flexible enforcement approach by investigating and, where necessary, taking prosecution action where serious breaches of the legislation occur or where non-compliance by a child care service is persistent and repeated.
The investigation team has commenced an education program in line with the initiative in the Compliance and Enforcement Strategy.
The implementation of the strategy required changes to current work practices, particularly the way in which issues of non-compliance are recorded. This may result in a significant shift in the number of substantiated breaches recorded during the 2009–10 financial year.
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A review of the applicant assessment process for licence renewals undertaken during the year resulted in a shorter, modified version of the applicant assessment which can be conducted during the licensing renewal visit. The implementation of this new process has been well received by the sector.
A new licensing database was developed during 2008–09 and launched in early June 2009. This new system allows CCLSU staff easy access to a variety of information about services and gives a more accurate understanding of issues affecting a service, such as recent regulatory breaches and outstanding applications. It allows a better tracking of workloads, and has reporting capabilities that will allow DfC to monitor trends in child care licensing more effectively.
Fifteen staff successfully completed the requirements of the Certificate IV in Government: Statutory Compliance. This is the fourth time this course has been made available to departmental staff. This nationally recognised course provides advanced investigative qualifications for public sector officers with responsibilities for investigating non-compliance with legislation. The course was customised to meet the operational context of the CCLSU and was conducted over four weeks in May 2009.
Following the collapse of ABC Learning Centres in October 2008, DfC and the Australian Government developed contingency plans to ensure minimisation of the impact on parents and children in Western Australia.
Child Care Regulations Following the completion of the Child Care Regulations Consultative Committee’s work on 30 June 2008. The department progressed with the implementation phase of the Child Care Regulations Review. Work completed included seeking advice from the State Solicitor’s Office on the legal complexity of the recommendations; developing the infrastructure to underpin implementation of the 28 recommendations from the Report on the Children’s Services Regulations Review 2008; developing significant supports for all service types (including rural services); and preparing the groundwork for the legislation and regulation amendments.
DfC has also worked with representatives from rural and remote areas to develop proposed regulations for the new single staffed services in rural areas. These regulations, to be known as the Child Care Services (Rural Family Care) Regulations 2009, are currently in the drafting stage.
In May 2009, DfC hosted two child care sector forums, a metropolitan forum and a country video conference. These forums provided the sector with information about progress on the amendments to the legislation and regulations.
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Occasional Child Care Program As a result of recommendations from the Occasional Child Care Program Review 2006–07 acknowledging the challenges to financial viability, thirteen small rural and remote occasional child care services were offered increases in annual funding. In addition, two new services were approved for funding at Eight Mile Creek in the Fitzroy Valley and Halls Creek.
During 2008–09 three occasional child care services transferred to long day care accredited service provision with assistance from DfC’s Children’s Services Officers. This reflects great commitment and dedication by those occasional care management committees.
Reciprocal Procedures DfC has developed reciprocal procedures with the Department for Child Protection and the Western Australia Police for managing allegations of child abuse in licensed child care services. These procedures ensure a coordinated approach when dealing with allegations of abuse and help promote the safety and wellbeing of children in child care services. The reciprocal procedures are supported by internal procedures.
Child Care Advisory Committee In March 2009, the Minister farewelled the Child Care Advisory Committee, thanking the members for their work in providing advice and their active participation in the review of child care regulations through their representation on the Child Care Regulations Consultative Committee during 2007 and 2008. Alternative mechanisms to seek feedback on specific child care matters will be provided in the future.
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SERVICE 3: STRATEGIC POLICY AND COORDINATION
SENIORS As at 30 June 2008, it was estimated there were 368,542 seniors (people aged 60 years of age and over) in Western Australia comprising 17 per cent of the state’s population. By 2031, it is estimated that seniors will comprise 24 per cent of the Western Australian population.
Results from the 2006 Census indicate Indigenous people comprise three per cent of the total Western Australian population. Indigenous people 65 years of age and over comprise one per cent of the WA population 65 years old and over, indicating that relatively few Indigenous Western Australians live to the age of 65.
There is no excuse for elder abuse Elder abuse remains a hidden issue in the community. The department continues to support measures to prevent and reduce abuse.
DfC developed an information topic sheet, There is no excuse for elder abuse, which was launched on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June 2009. This was a response to the findings of a survey conducted by DfC which found there was relatively little understanding of the term ‘elder abuse’, and that the general public was not aware of the support services available to assist those who are victims or potential victims of abuse.
The topic sheet provides information for victims, potential victims and the general public to help them understand and recognise elder abuse and identifies support services available in Western Australia.
Older People’s Rights Service Since the Older People’s Rights Service was launched in June 2007, the demand for its services has continued to increase as more people and organisations become aware of the assistance it offers.
This legal and counselling service for older people at risk of elder abuse is delivered by the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre in partnership with Advocare (Inc). The department recognises the importance of this service to seniors and has extended funding to the service until December 2009.
Age-Friendly Communities DfC continues to support local authorities to improve the age-friendliness of their communities.
The pilot of the Age-Friendly Cities Communities Research Framework in the non-metropolitan region, conducted by the Augusta Margaret River Shire in partnership with DfC and the South West Development Commission, was completed in 2008–09.
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Partnerships have been formed with the City of Rockingham and the City of Mandurah to help them use the Age-Friendly Cities Communities Research Framework and assess the age-friendliness of their communities.
Active Ageing Benchmarks Substantial work occurred during the year updating the Western Australia’s Seniors – Active Ageing Benchmark Indicators. The benchmark indicators report on the status of active ageing among Western Australia’s seniors. The indicators are being updated to assess Western Australia’s progress towards achieving active ageing by showing whether WA seniors are measurably healthier, more physically active, valued, active and included.
South West Active Ageing Strategy DfC is working with the South West Development Commission to progress the development of the South West Active Ageing Strategy.
Healthy Parks, Healthy People Seniors Park-Based Activity Program DfC continued its partnership with the Department of Environment and Conservation to offer the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Seniors Park-Based Activity Program throughout 2008–09.
The major finding of a survey of participants in the program presented at the annual Australian Health Promotion Conference in Perth in May 2009 showed the primary motivation for participating was to learn about parks and explore new activities and/or places.
Intergenerational Activities Projects in the Mid-West and Great Southern regions which received funding through the Intergenerational Activities Grants Program in the previous year, continued to provide opportunities to enhance intergenerational relationships during 2008–09. Other intergenerational work included:
• Evaluation of Intergenerational Playgroups DfC funds Playgroups WA (Inc.) to provide an Intergenerational Playgroups Program. An evaluation of the program concluded that the intergenerational playgroup service is valued by many participants. • Grandfamilies DfC funds Wanslea Family Support Services to provide a Grandcarer support service called Grandcare. The Grandcare program provides practical assistance, informal counselling or advice to grandparents and children, along with group activities and links to other available community resources and support networks.
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Seniors Week 2008 Seniors Week celebrates seniors in the community and acknowledges their contribution to the social and economic fabric of today’s society. In Western Australia, Seniors Week was held between Sunday 26 October and Sunday 2 November 2008. More than 10,000 Western Australians participated in a range of events and activities.
During Seniors Week DfC:
• organised the BankWest Seniors Awards and the Deborah Kirwan Media Awards which attracted approximately 100 nominations • provided the Council on the Ageing with a $20,000 grant to administer small project grants to local government authorities and community organisations for events targeting seniors • provided $5,000 to the Seniors Recreation Council to sponsor Have a Go Day, an event which attracts more than 10,000 seniors from across the state • launched the Wellbeing in Older Age publication at the BankWest Tea in the Tower event • organised the BankWest Silver Screening of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas at Greater Union, Innaloo, which was attended by over 400 seniors • promoted more than 80 seniors’ events throughout the state.
Cost of Living Rebate to WA Seniors Card Holders DfC made Seniors Cost of Living Rebate payments to more than 214,000 WA Seniors Card holders. The rebate is available to all WA Seniors Card Holders to help meet the rising cost of living. It is an annual amount of $100 for singles and $150 for couples and is indexed annually to CPI.
Seniors Telephone Information Service The Seniors Telephone Information Service is staffed by 36 senior volunteers who provide information and referral on issues such as accommodation options, education, health and lifestyle and details of State Government concessions and business discounts. The Seniors Telephone Information Service managed over 42,000 calls in the past year.
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Volunteer Speakers Program The WA Seniors Card Centre also coordinates a volunteer speakers program conducted by senior volunteers. Topics include: • retirement • concessions and benefits offered by government and non-government agencies • independent living • steps to ageing well • depression. Over 66 presentations were made to small groups which were attended by more than 2,400 seniors.
Gold Seniors Cards The state government specially recognises Seniors Card holders when they turn 100 years of age. This year 34 centenarians were provided with a special Gold Card to recognise this important milestone.
CARERS According to the Carers Recognition Act 2004, a carer is a person who, without being paid, provides ongoing care or assistance to another person who has a disability, a chronic or mental illness, or who is frail.
Caring for the aged and disabled is one of the most significant forms of unpaid contribution to the community. Family members and friends provide the bulk of this care, reducing a burden that would otherwise be met by government at a cost of an estimated $30 billion. Carers are the cornerstone of community care in Australia.
There are approximately 250,000 carers in Western Australia, with an estimated 2.6 million across the nation. Approximately one in six carers in WA is a primary carer and the majority of carers are female. Those aged 25–65 provide the bulk of the care, though young carers under 25 years and older carers are also common. Caring can be akin to a full-time job, with many carers providing over 40 hours of care each week. Multiple caring responsibilities are also frequent, especially in the case of parents with more than one child with a disability or sandwich carers who provide care to a child and an older parent with care needs2.
2 Ruanjahn, Ganigah. (2006). Benchmarking Report to Carers WA. Unpublished manuscript
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Support for Carers DfC provided funding of approximately $540,000 to Carers WA to operate a number of dedicated services to support carers throughout the state. The Carers Counselling Line is a specialised telephone counselling service that carers can access 24 hours a day via a free call 1800 number throughout WA. The service handles over 4,000 calls per year providing counselling, emotional support and information and is staffed by tertiary qualified counselling staff.
The Carer Health Awareness and Retreats Program (CHARP) is a social support program aimed at helping carers improve their health and wellbeing by providing options for reducing social isolation and networking with other carers. The CHARP also raises awareness of carers’ health with general practitioners, allied health professions and with carers themselves. The Linking Together program involving monthly social gatherings of carers in their local community held 57 events, attended by 728 carers. In the Short Breaks Program, 840 carers from 89 carer groups were funded to have time off from their caring role.
The Worth of Carers Symposium and Expo, held in November 2008, was sponsored by DfC with a grant of $20,000. The event included interesting discussions via Open Space Technology and showcased the services and initiatives for carers in WA.
Carers Advisory Council DfC supported the Carers Advisory Council (CAC), including their work in measuring the Department of Health and the Disability Services Commission’s compliance with the Carers Recognition Act 2004. CAC produced its third report to the Minister for Seniors and Volunteering on compliance with the Carers Recognition Act 2004 and the Carers Charter for the year ending 30 June 2008. The report entitled Carer Recognition – Progressing Compliance was tabled in Parliament by the Minister on 18 March 2009.
VOLUNTEERING DfC provided support and leadership across government on volunteering issues. There were 95,050 people registered as volunteers with the public sector in 2008–09 and DfC provided advice on volunteer management, as required, to government agencies.
DfC conducted research, provided professional development opportunities and facilitated access to national police checks for community organisations as part of its leadership role in developing volunteering in Western Australia. DfC supported local government and the non-government sector to maintain an organisational infrastructure that supports and promotes volunteering. This was achieved by supporting the peak body for volunteering, Volunteering WA, and the network of Volunteer Resource Centres. DfC engaged in national
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Research in Volunteering DfC convened a Volunteering Research Reference Group of relevant stakeholders which contributed to the formulation of DfC’s Volunteer Research Plan. This plan was organised in several stages to be conducted over several years. A review of the 2004 policy document Guide to Employee Volunteering which was based on research about policies and programs to develop volunteering among public sector employees was commenced. New research on this topic was conducted and preliminary information was presented in March 2009 at a seminar for public sector leaders along with a fact sheet, Employer Supported Volunteering – everyone benefits. This seminar was presented in partnership with Volunteering WA. DfC released The Economic Value of Volunteering in Western Australia in May 2009. The report, written by Dr Ironmonger of the University of Melbourne, estimated that volunteering was worth $6.6 billion to the state’s economy, based on 2006 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This figure included the value of both formal volunteering (done through organisations) and informal volunteering. A set of Key Indicators was developed from the research to enable monitoring of volunteering in Western Australia over coming years.
National Police Checks for Volunteer Programs DfC continued to work with the Western Australia Police to provide reduced- fee national police checks. In 2008–09, a total of 12,150 police checks were conducted through this program. Since the introduction of the program in 2003, a total of 69,750 checks have been completed and almost 900 organisations registered.
Promotion of Volunteering DfC acknowledged International Volunteer Day in December 2008 with a campaign to thank volunteers for their efforts. This resulted in 3,800 volunteer appreciation certificates being distributed through 182 organisations. DfC also participated in a major public celebration event at Government House and provided grants to 42 community organisations to support Thank a Volunteer Day events conducted around the state.
DfC supported National Volunteer Week in May 2009 through sponsorship for Volunteering WA. A breakfast event in Perth attended by almost 300 volunteers and community leaders launched the week. A report on media coverage generated by National Volunteer Week showed that coverage was extensive and positive.
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National Partnerships in Volunteering DfC participated in formal meetings of state/territory and Commonwealth staff responsible for volunteering in March and April. This followed Ministerial agreement to work cooperatively across state and Commonwealth jurisdictions on key policy issues to support and advance volunteering.
Volunteer Resource Centres DfC provided funding to 16 volunteer resource centres under a triennial service agreement program. The volunteer resource centres have focused their efforts on the particular needs of their local community. A number of the centres operate within local government authorities, while others are incorporated community organisations.
DfC provided professional development support to the broader network of 22 volunteer resource centres. These centres provide a linkage and referral service between volunteers and local organisations. They also provide support, training and information to organisations using volunteers, and promote volunteering. Volunteer coordinators and their line managers attended a joint training meeting organised by DfC in October 2008.
DfC consulted with Centre coordinators to establish a knowledge base of current volunteering issues and developments and to develop project partnerships.
YOUTH Youth Policy and Programs The key priority areas for the Office for Youth (OfY) in 2008 were identified as: mental and emotional wellbeing; drug and alcohol awareness; young carers and young people with disabilities; positive images of young people; and youth homelessness. These priorities provided the basis for the OfY’s policy development in 2008–09, and informed the statewide consultation undertaken in April and May 2009 (see Consultation and Participation below). The OfY developed a suite of background papers on the key priority areas which were circulated publicly to complement the consultation process.
In 2008–09, the OfY Youth contributed to state and federal government policy development in a number of key priority areas. This included a pilot project to implement illicit drug amnesty bins; celebrations around Leavers 2008; initiatives to implement cannabis law reform; the graffiti taskforce; the culturally and linguistically diverse sports project; the rites of passage harm minimisation reference group; and the sexual health and blood-borne virus working group. The OfY provided advice on the implementation of the Council of Australian Governments’ national partnership on homelessness.
The OfY also developed and produced several new resources during the year, including The Met (a pocket-sized card listing helpful youth services); the Hive
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(an online guide to Western Australian youth services), Make it Happen (an online guide to event planning) and u35 (an online guide to businesses owned and operated by Western Australians under the age of 35).
Youth Development The OfY administers Cadets WA, which provides opportunities for young people to develop self-confidence and life skills in a supportive training environment. In 2008–09, Cadets WA worked in partnership with the Department of Education and Training, the Curriculum Council, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and host organisations to ensure that cadets participated in challenging and rewarding activities, and that their participation was recognised through the state government’s Community Service Program.
A review of the program undertaken at the end of 2008 found that Cadets WA achieved its objectives in all seven areas of focus. The review made 15 recommendations to assist in improving overall outcomes and DfC is currently working to implement these recommendations. As at 30 June 2009, 182 cadet units were operating in Western Australia with a total enrolment exceeding 6,200 cadets.
In 2008, resilience expert Maggie Dent was engaged to facilitate adolescence resilience workshops on adolescent resilience to parents, young people and professionals in 11 locations around the state. The workshops were designed to help service providers and parents understand the different stages of adolescent brain development and to provide them with tools to assist young people in getting through the transition to adulthood. The workshops in Bunbury, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton, Kununurra, Broome, Perth, Moora, Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Northam received very positive feedback from participants.
The OfY, supported by several other state government agencies, developed One Sky Many Paths, an Indigenous Youth Leadership Program to be run by Challenger TAFE. The program, due to start in August 2009, will provide three months’ training and leadership development to 40 young Aboriginal people identified by their communities as having leadership potential.
Promoting Positive Images of Youth The Positive Image Awards were held on 28 November 2008. Twenty-nine young people from across the state, together with their chaperones, were invited to Perth to take part in a full day of activities supported by a number of sponsors. The activities included a presentation breakfast at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, a visit to Scitech, lunch in Kings Park, a pre-release private movie screening and an afternoon sail on the Sail Training Ship Leeuwin.
The 2009 WA Youth Award winners were announced during National Youth Week at a gala presentation event at the Burswood Grand Ballroom on 2 April 2009. The event was attended by approximately 470 guests including finalists, family members, friends, sponsors and media. The Minister for Youth officially
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DfC delivered the third annual Refugee Week Art Exhibition in June 2009. This year’s theme was Free from Fear. The exhibition featured the artworks of young refugees from the Intensive English Centres at Balga Senior High School, North Lake Senior Campus and the after-school program at the Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka. The exhibition was on display in the lobby of the Central Park office tower from 11 to 20 June 2009.
Consultation and Participation In May 2009, the OfY conducted consultations on the Minister for Youth’s key priority areas to inform development of its work plan for 2009–11.
Community consultation forums and online submissions were used to enable young people and youth sector stakeholders to discuss the issues and suggest actions. Forums with youth sector stakeholders and young people were held in Perth, Geraldton, Manjimup and Albany. Online submissions were received from a wide range of both government agencies and non-government service providers across the state.
The process revealed support for preventative initiatives that would improve the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people, not only by involving them, but also by increasing their sense of personal responsibility and sense of engagement with the wider community.
The report on the consultation process was made available via the OfY website at www.communities.wa.gov.au/youth
FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Family and Domestic Violence Unit will be transferred to the Department for Child Protection on the 1 July 2009.
Development of the Family and Domestic Violence State Strategic Plan 2009–13 and Action Plan The Western Australia Strategic Plan for Family and Domestic Violence 2009–13 and an accompanying action plan were endorsed by the Family and Domestic Violence Senior Officers Group in October 2008.
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Advisory Group for Family and Domestic Violence Prevention and Early Intervention (AGPEI) The Advisory Group for Family and Domestic Violence Prevention and Early Intervention (AGPEI) developed a prevention and early intervention framework, including strategies, for inclusion in the Western Australia Strategic Plan for Family and Domestic Violence 2009 –13.
Implementation of the recommendations from the Safety and Accountability Audit The Safety and Accountability Audit was used to identify the policies, processes and tools needed to assist the Regional Coordination Responses (RCRs) to family and domestic violence to effect better integrated and consistent responses. The development and implementation of a statewide integrated response to family and domestic violence has been progressed. This initiative is a key strategy of the Western Australia Strategic Plan for Family and Domestic Violence 200 –13.
Program and operational support for the Regional Coordination Responses(RCRs) to Family and Domestic Violence Service Group DfC allocated funding for 14 RCRs, located in six metropolitan and eight country regions. The purpose of the RCRs is to increase the safety of women and children affected by family and domestic violence and improve perpetrator accountability.
A governance manual was developed to support the operation of the RCRs. Operating guidelines were also developed and implemented to support a case management approach to high risk cases involving family and domestic violence.
Community Events (White Ribbon Day and Silent March) White Ribbon Day, the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women, was celebrated on 25 November 2008 with a public lunch event at the Constitutional Centre in West Perth. The lunch was attended by more than 250 people including White Ribbon Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, service providers and members of the public. Guest speakers included the Hon Dr Elizabeth Constable, Minister for Women’s Interests at the time, Deputy Commissioner of Police Chris Dawson, Amnesty Vice President Jim Sharp and Women’s Council Executive Officer Angela Hartwig.
DfC continued its financial support for the Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March. The rally and march, held in Stirling Gardens on 23 April 2009, was attended by more than 300 people including service providers, members of the public and family members of murdered women and children.
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Across Government Data Collection Project In 2004, the Family and Domestic Violence Unit undertook a project to identify and collate available data indicators related to family and domestic violence. In 2009, initial work occurred on updating the 2004 data project to establish an annual publication containing information from participating organisations and agencies about their responses to domestic and family violence.
Development of a proposal for Family and Domestic Violence Hub and Outreach Services in the East Kimberley A proposal for the establishment of an East Kimberley Family Violence Hub and Outreach Service, developed by DfC, was approved by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs in June 2008. The management of the project will be transferred to the Department for Child Protection on 1 July 2009.
The aim of the project is for Aboriginal families and children living in and around the East Kimberley communities of Kalumburu, Oombulgurri, Warmun, Wyndham and Kununurra to experience a level of safety from family and domestic violence commensurate with other families and children in Western Australia. The project has secured funding for four years.
Support for the Family and Domestic Violence Unit Advisory Group The Strong Survivors Against Violence Everywhere Group (SSAVE) was established in 2006 to provide feedback to the Family and Domestic Violence Unit. The tenure for the group expired in December 2008.
WOMEN DfC provides whole-of-government strategic advice regarding the impact of policies and programs on the status of women in Western Australia. The four priority areas are: economic independence; safety and justice; leadership and governance; and gender equity.
Economic Independence Women continue to be over-represented among low paid workers and continue to earn less than their male counterparts. Women’s increased participation in the workforce has not reduced the burden of unpaid care for children, aged relatives and dependants with disabilities. Some groups of women, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, face more complex and demanding issues. Initiatives included:
• The celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2009. The theme was Sharing the Caring for the Future, which encapsulated the role of women as both paid and unpaid carers of children, people with
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disabilities and elderly people. It also recognised how men can, and do, increasingly share in the caring roles. • The development of a research paper on caring and its impact on women’s lives titled, (Sharing the Caring for the Future). • The provision of input for the state government’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Paid Parental Leave. It included comment from the Women’s Advisory Network of WA and the Indigenous Women’s Congress.
Safety and Justice The desired outcome for this area is that women feel safe and secure at work, in their home and in the community. An information paper highlighting major risk areas for women in the State was completed. The Western Australian Women’s Safety Framework was also developed, to outline how agencies can work together to improve the safety of women in the community. This work is expected to support Time for Action – The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, 2009–21.
Leadership and Governance To facilitate women’s full participation in public life, particularly in leadership roles, DfC encourages female participation on public sector boards and committees. In 2006, the participation rate was 30 per cent and at 30 June 2009 female representation had increased to 35 per cent. During 2008–09, DfC:
• contributed to the national strategy to increase the participation of women on government boards and committees through the women’s network advisory meetings • participated with the Public Sector Commission of WA in implementing and monitoring Taking the Lead – Women in the Workforce: a whole- of-government action plan to increase representation of women in senior management positions in the public sector • announced a scholarship program for Western Australian women wanting to gain the skills needed to take on more senior roles on government boards and committees. There was strong community response to the program and ten women were selected to undertake the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.
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Gender Equity DfC encourages government agencies to analyse the impact of legislation, policy and service delivery on women and men in order to achieve a more equitable society. In 2008–09 DfC:
• held a workshop on gender analysis for members of the Women’s Advisory Network of WA and the Indigenous Women’s Congress (IWC), and affiliated agencies • provided a Western Australian progress report for the Australian Government’s report to the United Nations on the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (6th and 7th Report to the UN) • made significant progress on updating both the Women’s Report Card and the Indigenous Women’s Report Card • contributed to the State Government’s submission to the House of Representatives Pay Equity Inquiry • provided input to the Federal Senate Inquiry and Review of the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act.
Review of Women’s Advisory Structures A Ministerial review of advisory structures for the women’s portfolio was undertaken in the second half of the year. As a result, the Minister wrote to members of the Women’s Advisory Network of Western Australia and the Indigenous Women’s Congress (IWC) on 26 June 2009 thanking them for their contributions and advising that a Women’s Advisory Council will be established.
Indigenous Women Indigenous women are a key target group for DfC. Updating the Indigenous Women’s Report Card has revealed that Indigenous women have lower labour force participation rates, levels of educational achievement and household incomes. Indigenous women’s health and safety also continue to be of great concern.
DfC provided a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Inquiry into Food Stores in Remote Indigenous Communities. This included input and consultation with the IWC.
Women’s Grants Program The WA Grants for Women Program 2008 funded projects that encourage the development of networks, improve community information, strengthen women’s organisations and encourage women’s leadership. The aim of the projects was to promote positive perceptions of women in the community. Twenty three grant applications in the 2008 Grants for Women Program were recommended for funding and approved for payment. Women’s Community Awards
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Four women received 2009 Community Awards. They were selected from a strong field of high quality applications. The awards will enable these women to research and learn from the experiences of interstate and international models. Successful applicants will be studying:
• accredited training in the Resilience Doughnut model which builds protective influences that foster resilience and strengthen family life and mental health • the work of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, on puppetry as a mechanism to achieve social change • the issue of adolescent violence towards parents • holistic Indigenous therapies in New Zealand, with a focus on mental health, early childhood and community development.
Women’s Information Service The Women’s Information Service (WIS) continued to provide a free telephone referral service run by trained volunteers, an email distribution network (WINFO and IWEN), a calendar of events and an outreach service. The telephone referral service received just over 3,000 calls in 2008–09.
Specific initiatives included:
• implementing an improved recruitment and training program for volunteers • updating and distributing the Women’s Information Service pocket directory of women’s organisations • a WIS poster promotion during International Women’s Day 2009.
International Women’s Day 8 March 2009 The theme for International Women’s Day in March 2009 was Sharing the Caring for the Future. The theme was promoted by providing research, presentations and resources to non-government organisations and by coordinating events, workshops, an expo and an Indigenous celebration with women’s groups, employers and stakeholders in the community sector. The events were held in partnership with Central TAFE at its East Perth Campus. Events for 2009 included: • the Grace Vaughan Memorial Lecture (in collaboration with the University of WA and Australian Association of Social Workers) • the Clontarf Leadership Breakfast for Young Indigenous Women • the International Women’s Day Symposium and panel discussion • an Indigenous celebration including live performances, a range of workshops and a community expo to highlight services for women in the community.
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COMMUNITIES Community Services Industry Awards The Community Services Industry Awards (CSIA) provide a formal opportunity to publicly acknowledge and recognise the significant contribution not-for- profit organisations and individuals make to Western Australia. In 2008 DfC ran the awards in collaboration with long-time awards partner WACOSS and financial supporters LotteryWest and HESTA Super Fund.
A total of 126 entries were received with 24 finalists selected by an independent panel of judges. The awards culminated in a ceremony and function at the Hyatt Regency Perth hotel on 24 November 2008.
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SERVICE 4: REDRESS WA
The Western Australian Redress Scheme was established to address historical abuse or neglect in state care. The scheme was designed to help people move forward with their lives by acknowledging the abuse or neglect and offering a healing process.
Western Australia is one of three states to offer a redress scheme for people who were abused in state care — the others being Queensland and Tasmania.
When the scheme was established it was estimated that about 9,698 people would apply under Redress WA. $114.3 million was allocated to operate the scheme. Applications were open between 1 May 2008 and 30 April 2009. Redress WA circulated over 20,000 application forms and guidelines during the application period.
The Redress WA call centre, accessed via a free call number, was established to provide information about the scheme, and social workers were available to assist people with completing their applications.
Redress WA contracted 26 not-for-profit organisations to deliver support and psychological counselling services to Redress applicants to assist potential applicants to complete an application.
Specific support sources were identified to assist potential applicants with special needs, such as those living regionally and remotely, people in prison and potential applicants with disabilities. Redress WA worked with appropriate not-for-profit organisations to support applicants in Kalgoorlie and in the Kimberley, and worked in conjunction with the Department of Corrective Services and three non-government organisations, Ruah, Outcare and UniCare Outreach Services to support eligible prisoners. People with Disabilities Incorporated was also appointed specifically to support applicants with a disability.
Redress WA worked with service providers and other community groups to deliver approximately 90 information sessions to potential applicants across Western Australia in the lead up to the close of the application process.
To increase the level of awareness and encourage the lodgement of applications before the 30 April 2009 deadline, Redress WA launched the Don’t let your suffering be forgotten campaign on 20 January 2009. The campaign included statewide television and national press advertising, and used powerful images of three adult persons (one male, one female and one Aboriginal) with a reflection of them as a child, to signify their past. The campaign included:
• 4,250, fifteen-second advertisements on metropolitan and regional Western Australian television
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• 10 interstate press advertisements • two state-wide press advertisements • 17 metropolitan press advertisements • seven regional press advertisements.
The advertising campaign, statewide information sessions, provision of service providers to assist applicants with their applications and the Redress WA call centre resulted in 10,200 names being registered with Redress WA by the 30 April 2009 deadline.
Redress WA has been administered in accordance with the Redress WA Guidelines. These guidelines govern eligibility for the scheme, the manner in which applications are assessed and the level of ex-gratia payment offered. Eligible applicants will be offered an ex-gratia payment, depending on the severity of the abuse or neglect suffered.
Interim payments have been made to 112 applicants who have been diagnosed with a terminal or life-threatening illness.
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SERVICE 5: PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF MULTICULTURALISM IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) was transferred to the Department of Local Government and Regional Development (DLGRD) on 1 March 2009. OMI assists in delivering the State Government’s commitments set out in the Western Australian Charter of Multiculturalism.
Strategic Directions Following the expiry of its Strategic Plan 2005–08 OMI invited public comment on its Strategic Plan for 2009–13. A consultation discussion paper outlining OMI’s proposed role and objectives was distributed to metropolitan and regional ethnic and religious community groups as well as government and non-government organisations providing services and support to culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) clients.
Following further consultation with the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests’ Multicultural Advisory Group the new strategic plan was launched on 28 May 2009 with three key objectives:
• Participation – full participation of CaLD communities in social, economic and cultural life. • Equity – remove the barriers to equity experienced by CaLD communities. • Promotion – promote the benefits of Western Australia’s cultural and linguistic diversity.
Harmony Week OMI undertook and coordinated the following events and initiatives during Harmony Week 2009:
• Connect World Village launch event • Connecting Our Cultures giant quilt project • participation in the Music by Moonlight annual event • Vice-Chancellors’ Oration • Sir Ronald Wilson Leadership Award • limited grants program for Harmony Week, including funding support for community participation in the Connect World Village, and funding support to the Australian Asian Association for the Harmony International Folkfest • media and event promotions • production of Harmony Week promotional materials • Harmony Week website.
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The People of Western Australia The People of Western Australia publication, funded jointly by the state and Commonwealth Governments through the Research Advisory Council, was released on 19 February 2009. It provides summaries on issues such as where migrants are settling, the growth in new and emerging communities, religious affiliation, citizenship rates and employment outcomes for different migrant groups in each of Western Australia’s 139 local government areas.
The publication reveals that the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Stirling and Joondalup are in the top 15 LGAs in Australia in respect of the highest number of overseas born people with 56,875 (32.2 per cent of all residents) and 52,144 (34.8 per cent of all residents) respectively.
Multicultural Community Service Awards The WA Multicultural Community Service Awards recognise excellence and innovation in advancing and promoting multiculturalism, inclusiveness and participation through meeting the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. There are up to five community service awards for individuals and a single award for an organisation. An awards presentation function was held at the Government House Ballroom on 21 November 2008.
Integrated Services Centre Pilot Project The Integrated Services Centres (ISCs) located at Parkwood and Koondoola Intensive English Centres aim to address a range of issues affecting service delivery for humanitarian entrants in Western Australia. The project is a partnership between OMI, Department of Education and Training and Department of Health.
National Action Plan and Inclusion and Integration Action Plan A special meeting of COAG was held in September 2005 to consider Australia’s national counter-terrorism arrangements. COAG resolved to request the Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to develop a National Action Plan (NAP) to build on the Statement of Principles agreed at the Prime Minister's 2005 meeting with Islamic community leaders.
WA’s contribution to the NAP, is the Inclusion and Integration Action Plan (IIAP), developed in recognition of the need for broad scale change to address issues of exclusion and marginalisation that can lead to radicalisation. The IIAP focuses on addressing issues facing new and emerging communities.
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IIAP initiatives include:
• CaLD Youth Sports Program OMI is working in partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) to progress a number of strategies in the youth CaLD Youth Sports Program.
This was the final year of a three-year pilot project to increase participation within the City of Stirling. An independent evaluation of the project by Edith Cowan University found that the project developed extensive partnerships with the City of Stirling, sport, recreation and leisure providers and peak ethnic groups as well as providers and groups outside the City of Stirling.
OMI has worked with the Department of Sport and Recreation to establish a similar project in the south-east corridor taking in the five local government areas of City of Belmont, City of Armadale, City of Gosnells, Town of Victoria Park and City of Canning.
• Inclusion and Integration Grants Program (IIGP) OMI developed and implemented the IIGP for community-based and non-government organisations to undertake programs designed to build community capacity, and promote integration and active participation by all members of WA’s diverse community.
• Community Relations Integrations Officers The Community Relations Integration Officer (CRIO) Grants Program was developed in response to issues raised in consultations with new and emerging communities and non-government organisations (NGOs). These consultations indicated that many members of new and emerging communities in WA are unaware of or experiencing barriers to accessing the range of available services and programs.
• Training Subsidies Project This project, a partnership between OMI and the Department of Education and Training, aims to address systemic and attitudinal barriers for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds accessing apprenticeships and traineeships.
Over 50 CaLD project participants received support throughout the project; however, only nine of these resulted in apprenticeship or traineeship uptake. A best practice model was developed using knowledge and understanding gained through project activities. The project reinforced the importance of a case management approach to servicing CaLD clients, the value of work experience for workplace orientation, word-of-mouth promotion to CaLD communities and direct contact with employers and strong employer networks.
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• Intercultural Arts Program The Intercultural Arts Program aimed to increase participation by ethnic artists in the cultural sector and encourage intercultural arts collaboration.
• Grants and Sponsorship Programs In 2008–09, 143 grant applications were processed resulting in 100 grants and sponsorships being approved for a wide range of activities.
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SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IMPACTING ON THE AGENCY
This section summarises some of DfC’s current issues and emerging trends:
• The demand for community services is growing rapidly in the current economic climate and many non-government agencies are finding it difficult to meet the increasing demand. DfC will continue to support the delivery of community services to the public by providing grants, financial assistance and support programs to non-government organisations that deliver these services.
• Child care remains an important issue for parents. High quality early childhood services provide an important support to parents and provide developmental opportunities for children. The statewide network of departmental officers plays a critical role in helping parents find alternative child care as a result of closures associated with a number of private centres.
• Support for parenting is increasingly important as the issues facing families become more complex. These issues include Shaken Baby Syndrome, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and grandcarers forced to take on parenting roles. Parents’ ability to parent effectively can be enhanced through positive support networks, ready access to information on child development and parenting and a positive community attitude to children and parents. DfC provides a statewide information help line supplemented by voluntary programs for parents who are experiencing difficulties.
• By 2041, nearly one in three Western Australians will be a senior. An ageing demographic highlights the need to improve seniors’ health and wellbeing by maintaining their connections and participation in the community. The Cost of Living and Safety and Security Rebates will help seniors meet rising costs and add to their sense of security.
• With the increase in ageing of the population, the number of people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail and who require care and support continues to increase. The implementation of the review of the Carers’ Recognition Act 2004 will aim to achieve an improvement in addressing carers’ needs in relation to the people they care for.
• DfC is responsible for addressing the key concerns of young Western Australians and does so through programs that promote a positive image of young people, tackle drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues. DfC is continuing to develop policies and programs to assist young carers, young people with disabilities and young homeless people.
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• Recent bushfires in Victoria and floods in Queensland have highlighted, once again, how much Australia depends on volunteers and volunteer organisations. The DfC is investing in research and policies to encourage and support volunteering and volunteers.
• The global financial crisis, poverty traps, limited superannuation and minimal savings disproportionately impact on women. DfC coordinates policies and programs to address these issues and provide support for women in these circumstances.
• While the number of applications for the Redress WA scheme was as anticipated, the degree of neglect and abuse suffered by applicants while in state care appears greater than anticipated. DfC now faces challenges in assigning monetary values to the varying degrees of neglect and abuse in order to progress the healing process for applicants.
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DISCLOSURES AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE
INDEPENDENT AUDIT OPINION
Auditor General
IN1IEPENDENT AUDIT OPINION
To the Parliament of Western Australia
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR TilE YEAR ENDED 30 JIJNE 2009
I have audited the accounts, financial statements, controls and key performance indicators ofthe Department for Communities.
The financial statements comprise the Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2009. and theIncome Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement, Schedule of Incomeand Expenses by Service, Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service, and Summaryof Consolidated Account Appropriations and Income Estimates for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatoryNotes.
The key perthrmance indicators consist of key indicators of effectiveness andefficiency.
Director General's Responsibility for the Financial Statements and KeyPerformance Indicators ftc Director General is responsible for keeping proper accounts, and thepreparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australiaj AccountingStandards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Treasurer's Instructions,and the key performance indicators. This responsibility includes establishing andmaintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and lir presentation of the financial statementsand key performance indicators that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances; and complying with the Financial Management Act 2006and other relevant written law.
Summary of my Role As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express anopinion on the financial statements, controls and key performance indicators based on my audit. This wasdone by testing selected samples of the audit evidence.I believe that the audit evidence Ihave obtainedissufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion. Further information on my audit approachisprovidedin my audit practice statement. Refer www.aiid twa. gov.aulrubslAuditPracStatenient FebO9.pdf.
An audit does not guarantee that every amount and disclosure in thefinancial statements and key performance indicators is error free. The term "reasonable assurance"recognises that an audit does not examine all evidence and every transaction. However, myaudit procedures should identifi errors or omissions significant enough to adversely affect thedecisions of users of the financial statements and key performance indicators.
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Independent Audit Opinion
Department for Communities Financial Statements and Key Performance Indicators for the year ended 30 June 2009
Audit Opinion In my opinion. the financial statements are based on proper accounts and present fairly the financial position of the Department for Communities at 30 June 2009 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date. They are in accordance withAustralianAccountingStandards(includingtheAustralianAccounting Interpretations) and the Treasurer's Instructions: the controls exercised by the Department provide reasonable assurance that the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of property, and the incurring of liabilities have been in accordance with legislative provisions; and the key performance indicators of the Department are relevant and appropriate to help users assess the I)epartment's performance and fairlyrepresent theindicated performance for the year ended 30 June 2009.
COLINMURI4IY AUDITOR GENERAL 10 September 2009
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CERTIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2009
The accompanying financial statements of the Department for Communities have been prepared in compliance with the Financial Management Act 2006 from proper accounts and records to present fairly the financial transactions for the financial year ending 30 June 2009 and the financial position as at 30 June 2009.
At the date of signing we are not aware of any circumstances which would render any particulars included in the financial statements misleading or inaccurate.
Susan Barrera John Aquino FCA ACCOUNTABLE AUTHORITY Chief Finance Officer
11 September 2009 11 September 2009
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INCOME STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000) COST OF SERVICES
Expenses Employee benefits expense 5 19,568 15,468 Supplies and services 6 5,476 4,027 Depreciation and amortisation expense 7 2,316 1,778 Operating expenses 8 5,347 4,630 Accommodation expenses 9 2,687 2,056 Grants and subsidies 10 25,885 7,283 Funding for services 11 16,479 4,833 Loss on disposal of non current assets 15 5 3 Other expenses 12 225 219 Total cost of services 77,988 40,297
Income Revenue User charges and fees 13 0 66 Commonwealth grants and contributions 14 735 708 Other revenue 16 1,610 1,093 Total revenue 2,345 1,867
Total income other than income from State Government 2,345 1,867
NET COST OF SERVICES 75,643 38,430
INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENT 17 Service appropriation 77,962 36,699 Administered appropriation 401 422 Resources received free of charge 2,385 2,222 Total income from State Government 80,748 39,343 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD 5,105 913
See also the 'Schedule of Income and Expenses by Service'.
The Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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BALANCE SHEET as at 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000) ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 18 6,340 3,434 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19 121 371 Receivables 20 2,648 513 Total Current Assets 9,109 4,318 Non-Current Assets Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19 230 170 Amounts receivable for services 21 7,877 6,000 Property, plant and equipment 22,27 18,647 15,385 Leasehold improvements 23,27 1,778 2,693 Restricted assets 24,27 16,963 16,357 Work in progress 25,27 237 96 Intangible Asset 26 1,162 0 Total Non-Current Assets 46,894 40,701
TOTAL ASSETS 56,003 45,019 LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Payables (a) 29 992 778 Accrued salaries 30 186 109 Provisions (a) 31 3,053 2,430 Total Current Liabilities 4,231 3,317
Non-Current Liabilities Provisions 31 825 700 Total Non-Current Liabilities 825 700
Total Liabilities 5,056 4,017 EQUITY 32 Contributed equity 33,997 32,836 Reserves 10,932 7,253 Accumulated surplus/(deficiency) 6,018 913 Total Equity 50,947 41,002
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 56,003 45,019
(a) The 2007-2008 balances have been restated due to the reclassification of leave liabilities.
The Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY for the year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
Balance of equity at start of period 41,002 0
CONTRIBUTED EQUITY 32 Balance at start of period 32,836 0 Capital contribution 0 200 Transfer of capital contribution from the Department for Child Protection 0 7,509 Other contributions by owners 1,293 25,127 Distribution to owners (132) 0
Balance at end of period 33,997 32,836
RESERVES Asset Revaluation Reserve 32 Balance at start of period 7,253 0 Gains/(losses) from asset revaluation 3,679 7,253
Balance at end of period 10,932 7,253
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (RETAINED EARNINGS) 32 Balance at start of period 913 0 Surplus/(deficit) for the period 5,105 913
Balance at end of period 6,018 913
Balance of equity at end of period 50,947 41,002
Total income and expense for the period (a) 8,784 8,166
(a) The aggregate net amount attributable to each category of equity is: surplus $5,105,000 plus gains from asset revaluation $3,679,000 (2008: surplus $913,000 plus gains from asset revaluation $7,253,000).
The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000) CASH FLOWS FROM STATE GOVERNMENT Service appropriation 17 76,086 34,765 Administered appropriation 17 401 422 Capital contributions 32 0 200 Net cash provided by State Government 76,487 35,387
Utilised as follows: CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Payments Employee benefits (19,530) (14,835) Supplies and services (5,515) (3,862) Operating expenses (2,529) (2,233) Accommodation (2,707) (2,024) Grants and subsidies (25,970) (7,205) Funding for services (16,572) (4,811) GST payments on purchases (3,415) (2,004) Other payments (235) (205)
Receipts User charges and fees 0 66 Commonwealth grants and contributions 735 709 GST receipts on sales 79 99 GST receipts from taxation authority 3,356 1,593 Other receipts 563 1,036 Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 33(b) (71,740) (33,676)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of non-current physical assets (1,583) (340) Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities (1,583) (340)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,164 1,371 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 3,975 27 Cash transferred in/(out) (448) 2,577 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF PERIOD 33(a) 6,691 3,975
The Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with accompanying notes.
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SCHEDULE OF INCOME AND EXPENSES BY SERVICE for the year ended 30 June 2009
Community and Child Care Services Strategic Policy and Redress Scheme for Promotion and TOTAL Family Support Coordination Children and Young Support of People Abused in Multiculturalism the Care of the State 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000)
COSTS OF SERVICES Expenses Employee benefits expense 4,961 3,852 5,390 3,925 6,314 5,380 1,716 308 1,187 2,003 19,568 15,468 Supplies and services 1,198 733 606 948 3,088 1,798 471 148 113 400 5,476 4,027 Depreciation and amortisation expense 1,268 977 960 676 82 110 2 - 4 15 2,316 1,778 Operating expenses 1,246 1,125 1,258 1,047 2,088 1,957 651 73 104 428 5,347 4,630 Accommodation expenses 656 513 767 542 906 547 198 53 160 401 2,687 2,056 Grants and subsidies 471 388 239 132 24,002 5,091 1,057 32 116 1,640 25,885 7,283 Funding for services 10,960 1,760 602 644 2,576 2,409 1,819 19 522 1 16,479 4,833 Loss on disposal on non-current assets 1 1 2 1 2 1 - - - - 5 3 Other expenses 56 47 53 53 49 51 7 - 60 68 225 219 Total cost of services 20,817 9,396 9,877 7,968 39,107 17,344 5,921 633 2,266 4,956 77,988 40,297
Income User charges and fees - - - - - 66 - - - - - 66 Commonwealth grants and contributions - 405 735 78 - 225 - - - 735 708 Other revenue 444 137 545 335 435 195 - 200 186 226 1,610 1,093 Gain on disposal of non-current assets ------Total income other than income from State Government 444 542 1,280 413 435 486 - 200 186 226 2,345 1,867 NET COST OF SERVICES 20,373 8,854 8,597 7,555 38,672 16,858 5,921 433 2080 4,730 75,643 38,430
INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENT Service appropriation 19,008 7,950 8,014 6,785 42,992 15,141 5,772 2,576 2,176 4,246 77,962 36,699 Administered appropriation 120 100 56 85 225 185 - - - 53 401 422 Resources received free of charge 640 544 666 597 1,079 854 - - - 227 2,385 2,222 Total income from State Government 19,768 8,594 8,736 7,467 44,296 16,180 5,772 2,576 2,176 4,526 80,748 39,343
Surplus/deficit for the period (605) (260) 139 (88) 5,624 (678) (149) 2,143 96 (204) 5,105 913
The Schedule for Income and Expenses by Service should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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SCHEDULE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BY SERVICE for the year ended 30 June 2009
Community and Child Care Services Strategic Policy and Redress Scheme for General TOTAL Family Support Coordination Children and Young non attributed People Abused in the Care of the State
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000) ($'000)
COSTS OF SERVICES
ASSETS Current Assets 520 0 0 0 71 40 31 0 8,487 4,278 9,109 4,318 Non-Current Assets 12,655 12,003 25,612 21,996 3 4 22 7 8,602 6,691 46,894 40,701 Total Assets 13,175 12,003 25,612 21,996 74 44 53 7 17,089 10,969 56,003 45,019
LIABILITIES Current Liabilities 850 483 851 762 801 818 423 140 1,306 1,114 4,231 3,317 Non-current Liabilities 209 152 176 126 183 153 53 14 204 255 825 700 Total Liabilities 1,059 635 1,027 888 984 971 476 154 1,510 1,369 5,056 4,017
NET ASSETS 12,116 11,368 24,585 21,108 ( 910) ( 927) ( 423) ( 147) 15,579 9,600 50,947 41,002
The Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS AND INCOME ESTIMATES for the year ended 30 June 2009
2009 2009 Variance 2009 2008 Variance Estimate Actual Actual Actual ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) DELIVERY OF SERVICES Item 116 Net amount appropriated to deliver services 40,340 77,148 36,808 77,148 32,215 (44,933)
Item 117 Contribution to the Western Australian Family Foundation Trust Account 560 560 - 560 - (560)
Section 25 transfer of service appropriation to the Department of Local Government and Regional Development (1,293) - 1,293 - - -
Section 25 transfer of service appropriation from the Department of Child Protection 10,169 - (10,169) - 4,315 4,315
Amount authorised by other statutes - Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 169 254 85 254 169 (85) Total appropriations provided to deliver services 49,945 77,962 28,017 77,962 36,699 (41,263)
Grand Total 49,945 77,962 28,017 77,962 36,699 (41,263)
Details Of Expenses by Service Community and Family Support 19,742 20,817 1,075 20,817 9,396 (11,421) Child Care Services 7,534 9,877 2,343 9,877 7,968 (1,909) Strategic Policy and Coordination 18,195 39,107 20,912 39,107 17,344 (21,763) Redress Scheme for Children and Young people Abused in the Care of the State 5,772 5,921 149 5,921 633 (5,288) Promotion and Support of Multiculturalism 2,266 2,266 - 2,266 4,956 2,690 Total cost of services 53,509 77,988 24,479 77,988 40,297 (37,691) Less total income (638) (2,345) (1,707) (2,345) (1,867) 478 Net cost of services 52,871 75,643 22,772 75,643 38,430 (37,213) Adjustments (2,926) 2,319 5,245 2,319 (1,731) (4,050) Total appropriations provided to deliver services 49,945 77,962 28,017 77,962 36,699 (41,263)
Capital expenditure Purchase of non-current physical assets - 1,583 1,583 1,583 140 (1,443) Adjustments for other funding sources - (1,583) (1,583) (1,583) (140) 1,443 Capital Contribution (appropriation) - - - - -
Adjustments comprise movements in cash balances and other accrual items such as receivables, payables and superannuation. It also includes an adjustment for appropriation provided under DTF Administered.
The 2009 Estimate for the Details of Expenses by Service has been adjusted for comparative purposes to reflect further transfer. of services from the Department for Child Protection in 2008-09 and transfers to the Department of Local Government and Regional Development.
The 'Purchase of non-current physical assets' has been adjusted to only include purchases made from controlled appropriation.
Note 37 'Explanatory statement' provides details of any significant variations between estimates and actual results for 2009 and between the actual results for 2008 and 2009.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2009
1 Departmental mission and funding The Department for Communities’ purpose is to provide a focal point for policy development, program delivery and community engagement within an over-arching social inclusion framework.
The Department is primarily funded by Parliamentary appropriations. The financial statements encompass all funds through which the Department controls resources to carry on its functions.
2 Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards General The Department’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 have been prepared in accordance with Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS), which comprise a Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements (the Framework) and Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations).
In preparing these financial statements the Department has adopted, where relevant to its operations, new and revised Standards and Interpretations from their operative dates as issued by the AASB and formerly the Urgent Issues Group (UIG).
Early adoption of standards The Department cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard or Australian Accounting Interpretation unless specifically permitted by TI 1101 ‘Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements’. No Standards and Interpretations that have been issued or amended but are not yet effective have been early adopted by the Department for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2009.
3 Summary of significant accounting policies a General Statement The financial statements constitute a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards, the Framework, Statement of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board as applied by the Treasurer’s Instructions. Several of these are modified by the Treasurer’s Instructions to vary application, disclosure, format and wording.
The Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions are legislative provisions governing the preparation of financial statements and take precedence over the Accounting Standards, the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.
Where modification is required and it has a material or significant financial effect upon the reported results, details of that modification and the resulting financial effect are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
b Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting using the historical cost convention, modified by the revaluation of land, buildings and leasehold improvements which have been measured at fair value.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements have been consistently applied throughout all periods presented unless otherwise stated.
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000).
c Contributed Equity AASB Interpretation 1038 'Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities' requires transfers, other than as a result of a restructure of administrative arrangements, in the nature of equity contributions to be designated by the Government(the owner) as contributions by owners (at the time of, or prior to transfer) before such transfers can be recognised as equity contributions. Capital contributions (appropriations) have been designated as contributions by owners by Treasurer's instructions (TI) 955 'Contributions by Owners made to Wholly Owned Public Sector Entities' and have been credited directly to Contributed Equity.
Transfer of net assets to/from other agencies are designated as contributions by owners, other than as a result of a restructure of administrative arrangements, are designated as contributions by owners, where the transfers are non discretionary and non-reciprocal. See note 32 'Equity'.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
d Income
Revenue recognition Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows:
Sale of goods Revenue is recognised from the sale of goods and disposal of other assets when the significant risks and rewards of ownership control transfer to purchaser and can be measured reliably.
Rendering of services Revenue is recognised upon delivery of the service to the client or by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction.
Service Appropriations Service appropriations are recognised as revenues in the period in which the Department gains control of the appropriated funds. The Department gains control of the appropriated funds at the time those funds are deposited into the Department’s bank account or credited to the holding account held at Treasury. See note 17 ‘Income from State Government’ for further detail.
Net Appropriation Determination The Treasurer may make a determination providing for prescribed receipts to be retained for services under the control of the Department. In accordance with the determination specified in the 2008-2009 Budget Statements, the Department retained $2.345 million in 2009 ($1.867 million in 2008) from the following: - proceeds from fees and charges; - Commonwealth specific purpose grants and contributions; and - other departmental revenue.
Grants, donations, gifts and other non-reciprocal contributions Revenue is recognised at fair value when the Department obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions which is usually when cash is received.
Other non-reciprocal contributions that are not contributions by owners are recognised at their fair value. Contributions of services are only recognised when a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would be purchased if not donated.
Gains Gains may be realised or unrealised and are usually recognised on a net basis. These include gains arising on the disposal of non-current assets and revaluations of non-current assets.
e Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Improvements Capitalisation/Expensing of Assets Items of property, plant and equipment and leasehold improvements costing $5,000 or more are recognised as assets and the cost of utilising assets is expensed (depreciated) over their useful lives. Items of property, plant and equipment and leasehold improvements costing less than $5,000 are immediately expensed direct to the Income Statement (other than where they form part of a group of similar items which are significant in total).
Initial recognition and measurement All items of property, plant and equipment and leasehold improvements are initially recognised at cost.
For items of property, plant and equipment and leasehold improvements acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, the cost is their fair value at the date of acquisition.
Subsequent measurement After recognition as an asset, the Department uses the revaluation model for the measurement of land, buildings and leasehold improvements and the cost model for all other property, plant and equipment. Land, buildings and leasehold improvements are carried at fair value less accumulated depreciation on buildings and leasehold improvements and accumulated impairment losses. All other items of property, plant and equipment are carried at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Where market evidence is available, the fair value of land, buildings and leasehold improvements is determined on the basis of current market buying values determined by reference to recent market transactions. When buildings and leasehold improvements are revalued by reference to recent market transactions, the accumulated depreciation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount restated to the revalued amount.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
Where market evidence is not available, the fair value of land, buildings and leasehold improvements is determined on the basis of existing use. This normally applies where buildings and leasehold improvements are specialised or where land use is restricted. Fair value for existing use assets is determined by reference to the cost of replacing the remaining future economic benefits embodied in the asset, i.e. the depreciated replacement cost. Where the fair value of buildings and leasehold improvements is dependent on using the depreciated replacement cost, the accumulated depreciation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount restated to the revalued amount.
Independent valuations of land and buildings are provided annually by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services) and recognised with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from the asset’s fair value at the balance sheet date.
Fair value of leasehold improvements has been determined by reference to the depreciated replacement cost (existing use basis) as the assets are specialised and no-market based evidence of value is available. Independent valuations are obtained every 3 to 5 years.
The most significant assumptions in estimating fair value are made in assessing whether to apply the existing use basis to assets and in determining estimated useful life. Professional judgement by the valuer is required where the evidence does not provide a clear distinction between market type assets and existing use assets.
Asset Revaluation Reserve The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-current assets as described in note 22 'Property, plant and equipment', note 23 'Leasehold improvements', note 24 'Restricted assets' and note 27 'Reconciliation schedule of non-current assets'.
Depreciation All non-current assets having a limited useful life are systematically depreciated over their estimated useful lives in a manner that reflects the consumption of their future economic benefits.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight line method, using rates which are reviewed annually. Estimated useful lives for each class of depreciable asset are:
Buildings 25 years Office machines, furniture and equipment 5 years Computer equipment 4 years
Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight line basis over the life of the lease or the life of the asset, whichever is less.
f Intangible Assets Capitalisation/Expensing of assets Acquisitions of intangible assets costing $5,000 or more are capitalised. The cost of utilising the assets is expensed (amortised) over their useful life. Costs incurred below this threshold are immediately expensed directly to the Income Statement.
All acquired and internally developed intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. For assets acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, the cost is their fair value at the date of acquisition.
The cost model is applied for subsequent measurement requiring the asset to be carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation for intangible assets with finite useful lives is calculated for the period of the expected benefit (estimated useful life) on the straight line basis using rates which are reviewed annually. All intangible assets controlled by the Department have a finite useful life and zero residual value. The expected useful lives for each class of intangible asset are:
Software (a) 3-5 years
(a) Software that is not integral to the operation of any related hardware.
A review of depreciation rates resulted in a change in the effective life for an item of computer software to 5 years rather than the previous effective life of 3 years
Computer software Software that is an integral part of the related hardware is treated as property, plant and equipment. Software that is not an integral part of the related hardware is treated as an intangible asset. Software costing less than $5,000 is expensed in the year of acquisition.
62 Department for Communities
ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
g Impairment of Assets Property, plant and equipment, leasehold improvements and intangible assets are tested for any indication of impairment at each balance sheet date. Where there is an indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated. Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount, the asset is written down to the recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised. As the Department is a not-for-profit entity, unless an asset is identified as a surplus asset, the recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and depreciated replacement cost.
The risk of impairment is generally limited to circumstances where an asset’s depreciation is materially understated, where the replacement cost is falling or where there is significant change in useful life. Each relevant class of assets is reviewed annually to verify that the accumulated depreciation/amortisation reflects the level of consumption or expiration of asset’s future economic benefits and to evaluate any impairment risk from falling replacement costs.
Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at each balance sheet date irrespective of whether there is any indication of impairment.
See note 28 ‘Impairment of assets’ for the outcome of impairment reviews and testing.
h Leases The Department holds operating leases for motor vehicles, head office and a number of branch office buildings. Lease payments are expensed on a straight line basis over the lease term as this represents the pattern of benefits derived from the leased properties.
The Department’s commitment in respect of operating leases is disclosed in note 34 ‘Lease commitments’. The Department has no finance lease commitments at this time.
i Financial Instruments In addition to cash, the Department has two categories of financial instrument: - Receivables; and - Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.
These have been disaggregated into the following classes:
Financial Assets - Cash and cash equivalents - Restricted cash and cash equivalents - Receivables - Amounts receivable for services
Financial Liabilities - Payables - Accrued salaries
Initial recognition and measurement of financial instruments is at fair value which normally equates to the transaction cost or the face value. Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
j Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents includes restricted cash and cash equivalents. These are comprised of cash on hand and short-term deposits with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash, and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.
k Accrued Salaries The accrued salaries suspense account (see note 19 'Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents') consists of amounts paid annually into a suspense account over a period of 10 financial years to largely meet the additional cash outflow in each eleventh year when 27 pay days occur instead of the normal 26. No interest is received on this account.
Accrued salaries (refer note 30 'Accrued Salaries') represent the amount due to staff but unpaid at the end of the financial year, as the pay date for the last pay period for that financial year does not coincide with the end of the financial year. Accrued salaries are settled within a fortnight of the financial year end. The Department considers the carrying amount of accrued salaries to be equivalent to its net fair value.
l Amounts Receivable for Services (Holding Account) The Department receives appropriation funding on an accrual basis that recognises the full annual cash and non-cash cost of services. The appropriations are paid partly in cash and partly as an asset (Holding Account receivable) that is accessible on the emergence of the cash funding requirement to cover items such as leave entitlements and asset replacement.
See also note 17 'Income from State Government' and note 21 'Amounts receivable for services'.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
m Receivables Receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for uncollectible amounts (i.e. impairment). The collectability of receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis and any receivables identified as uncollectible are written-off against the allowance account. The allowance for uncollectible amounts (doubtful debts) is raised when there is objective evidence that the Department will not be able to collect the debts. The carrying amount is equivalent to fair value as it is due for settlement within 30 days.
See note 3(i) ‘Financial Instruments’ and note 20 “Receivables’
n Payables Payables are recognised when the Department becomes obliged to make future payments as a result of a purchase of assets or services. The carrying amount is equivalent to fair value, as they are generally settled within 30 days.
See note 29 ‘Payables’.
o Provisions Provisions are liabilities of uncertain timing and amount and are recognised where there is a present legal, equitable or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and when the outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date.
See note 31 ‘Provisions’.
(i) Provisions - Employee Benefits Annual Leave and Long Service Leave The liability for annual and long service leave expected to be settled within 12 months after the balance sheet date is recognised and measured at the undiscounted amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Annual and long service leave expected to be settled more than 12 months after the balance sheet date is measured at the present value of amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Leave liabilities are in respect of services provided by employees up to the balance sheet date.
When assessing expected future payments consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels including non-salary components such as employer superannuation contributions. In addition, the long service leave liability also considers the experience of employee departures and periods of service.
The expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the balance sheet date on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
All annual leave and unconditional long service leave provisions are classified as current liabilities as the Department does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
Deferred Leave The provision for deferred leave relates to Public Service employees who have entered into an agreement to self-fund an additional twelve months leave in the fifth year of the agreement. The provision recognises the value of salary set aside for employees to be used in the fifth year. This liability is measured on the same basis as annual leave. Deferred leave is reported as a non-current provision until the fifth year.
Purchased Leave The provision for purchased leave relates to Public Service employees who have entered into an agreement to self- fund an additional four weeks leave per calendar year. The provision recognises the value of salary set aside for employees and is measured at the nominal amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. This liability is measured on the same basis as annual leave.
Superannuation The Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) in accordance with legislative requirements administers public sector superannuation arrangements in WA.
Employees may contribute to the Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme now closed to new members or the Gold State Superannuation Scheme (GSS), a defined benefit lump sum scheme also closed to new members. The Department has no liabilities for superannuation charges under the Pension or the GSS Schemes as the liability has been assumed by the Treasurer.
Employees commencing employment prior to 16 April 2007 who were not members of either the Pension or the GSS Schemes became non-contributory members of the West State Superannuation Scheme (WSS). Employees commencing on or after 16 April 2007 became members of the GESB Super Scheme (GESBS). Both of these schemes are accumulation schemes. The Department makes concurrent contributions to GESB on behalf of employees in compliance with the Commonwealth Government’s Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. These contributions extinguish the liability for superannuation charges in respect of the WSS and GESBS Schemes.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
The GESB makes all benefit payments in respect of the Pension and GSS Schemes, and is recouped by the Treasurer for the employer's share.
See also note 3(p) 'Superannuation Expense'.
(ii) Provisions - Other Employment On-Costs Employment on-costs, including workers' compensation insurance, are not employee benefits and are recognised separately as liabilities and expenses when the employment to which they relate has occurred. Employment on-costs are included as part of 'Other expenses' and are not included as part of the Department's 'Employee benefits expense'. The related liability is included in 'Employment on-costs provision'.
See note 12 'Other Expenses' and note 31 'Provisions'.
p Superannuation Expense
Commencing in 2008-09, the reporting of annual movements in the liabilities assumed by the Treasurer has been discontinued and is no longer recognised in the Income Statement.
The following elements are included in calculating the superannuation expense in the Income Statement:
(a) Defined contribution plans - Employer contributions paid to the GSS (concurrent contributions), the West State Superannuation Scheme (WSS), and the GESB Super Scheme (GESBS).
See note 17 'Income from State Government'.
The superannuation expense does not include payment of pensions to retirees, as this does not constitute part of the cost of services provided in the current year.
Defined contribution plans - in order to reflect the Department's true cost of services, the Department is funded for the equivalent of employer contributions in respect of the GSS Scheme (excluding transfer benefits). These contributions were paid to the GESB during the year and placed in a trust account administered by the GESB on behalf of the Treasurer. The GESB subsequently paid these employer contributions in respect of the GSS Scheme to the Consolidated Account.
q Resources Received Free of Charge or For Nominal Cost Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost that can be reliably measured are recognised as income and as assets or expenses as appropriate, at fair value.
r Comparative Figures Comparative figures are, where appropriate, reclassified to be comparable with the figures presented in the current financial year.
4 Disclosure of changes in accounting policy and estimates Initial application of an Australian Accounting Standard The Department has applied the following Australian Accounting Standards and Australian Accounting Interpretations effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008 that impacted on the Department:
Review of AAS 27 'Financial Reporting by Local Governments', AAS 29 'Financial Reporting by Government Departments' and AAS 31
Financial Reporting by Governments'. The AASB has made the following pronouncements from its short term review of AAS 27, AAS 29 and AAS 31:
AASB 1004 'Contributions';
AASB 1050 'Administered Items';
AASB 1051 'Land Under Roads';
AASB 1052 'Disaggregated Disclosures';
AASB 2007-9 'Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the review of AASs 27, 29 and 31 [AASB 3, AASB 5, AASB 8, AASB 101, AASB 114, AASB 116, AASB 127 & AASB 137]';
Interpretation 1038 'Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities'.
65 Department for Communities ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
The existing requirements in AAS 27, AAS 29 and AAS 31 have been transferred to the above new and revised topic- based Standards and Interpretation. These requirements remain substantively unchanged. The new and revised Standards and Interpretation make some modifications to disclosures and provide additional guidance (for example, Australian Guidance to AASB 116 'Property, Plant and Equipment' in relation to heritage and cultural assets has been introduced), otherwise there is no financial impact.
Change in useful life estimate A review of depreciation rates resulted in a change in the effective life for an item of computer software to 5 years rather than the previous effective life of 3 years.
Future impact of Australian Accounting Standards not yet operative The Department cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard or Australian Accounting Interpretation unless specifically permitted by TI 1101 ’Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements’. Consequently, the Department has not applied the following Australian Accounting Standards and Australian Accounting Interpretations that have been issued and which may impact the Department but are not yet effective. Where applicable, the Department plans to apply these Standards and Interpretations from their application date:
Operating for reporting periods Title beginning on/after
AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (September 2007). This Standard has 1 January 2009 been revised and will change the structure of the financial statements. These changes will require that owner changes in equity are presented separately from non-owner changes in equity. The Department does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied.
AASB 2008-13 'Amendments to Australian Accounting 'Standards arising from AASB 1 July 2009 Interpretation 17 – Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners [AASB 5 & 'AASB 110]. This Standard amends AASB 5 'Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations' in respect of the classification, presentation and measurement of non-current assets held for distribution to owners in their capacity as owners. This may impact on the presentation and classification of Crown land held by the Department where the Crown land is to be sold by the Department of Regional Development and Lands (formerly Department for Planning and Infrastructure.) The Department does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied prospectively.
AASB 2009-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Improving Disclosures 1 January 2009 about Financial Instruments [AASB 4, AASB 7, AASB 1023 & AASB 1038]’. This Standard amends AASB 7 and will require enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements and liquidity risk with respect to financial instruments. The Department does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied.
66 Department for Communities
ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
5 Employee benefits expense
Wages and salaries (a) 15,461 12,528
Superannuation – defined contribution plans (b) 1,483 1,213
Long service leave (c) 897 445
Annual leave (c) 1,539 1,120
Other related expenses 188 162
19,568 15,468
(a) Includes the value of the fringe benefit to the employees plus the fringe benefits tax component.
(b) Defined contribution plans include West State, Gold State and the GESB Super Scheme (contributions paid).
(c) Includes a superannuation component.
Employment on-costs such as workers’ compensation insurance are included at note 12 ‘Other expenses’. The employment on-costs liability is included at note 31 ‘Provisions’.
6 Supplies and services
Communications 662 517
Consultants and contractors 4,061 2,934
Leased equipment 90 27
Motor vehicle costs 596 469
Facilities 67 80
5,476 4,027
7 Depreciation and amortisation expense
Depreciation
Buildings 252 246
Office machines, furniture and equipment 34 30
Computer equipment 4 4
Leasehold improvements 1,065 756
Restricted assets – buildings 182 156
Restricted assets – leasehold improvements 779 586
Total depreciation 2,316 1,778
8 Operating expenses
Consumables 1,829 1,671
Staffing costs 252 148
Training 190 208
Resources Received Free of Charge 676
Travel 2,385 299
Other 15 2,304
5,347 4,630
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
9 Accommodation expenses
Lease rentals 1 720 1,080
Repairs and maintenance – buildings 192 241
Insurance – general 200 89
Minor works 306 453
Cleaning, gardening, security, rates and taxes 157 100
Power, water and gas 112 93
2 687 2,056
10 Grants and subsidies
Grants and subsidies – private bodies 1,990 2,890
Youth/Cadets grants 2,393 2,227
Community service grants 1,274 1,258
Instructor Recognition Grants 724 683
Charitable Bodies 15 111
Seniors Cost of Living Rebate 18,397 0
Capital construction grants 1 113
Youth co-ordinating network grants 33 0
Redress ex-gratia payments 1,058 0
25,885 7,283
11 Funding for services
Funding to non-government agencies under contract for services provided directly to the community including to organisations such as Anglicare, Centrecare and local government shires. 16,479 4,833
This note reflects the Department’s funding to non-government bodies and is disclosed in
accordance with Treasurers Instruction 951
12 Other expenses
Repairs and maintenance – equipment 45 54
Doubtful debts expense 5 0
Employment on-costs (a) (see note 5 ‘Employee benefits expense’) 127 120
Audit fees (b) 48 45
225 219
(a) Includes workers’ compensation insurance and other employment on-costs. The on-costs liability associated with the recognition of annual and long service leave liability is included at note 30 ‘Provisions’. Superannuation contributions accrued as part of the provision for leave are employee benefits and are not included in employment on-costs.
(b) Audit fee, see also note 36 ‘Remuneration of auditor’.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
13 User charges and fees
Sale of products 0 66
14 Commonwealth grants and contributions
Recurrent
Children’s Services Program 547 77
Early Childhood Education Funding Agreement 0 405
FDV East Kimberley Outreach Hub 0 204
National Youth Week 0 22
Christmas / Cocos Island Service Delivery Programs (a) 188 0
735 708
(a)The Australian Government has a service delivery agreement with the State Government of Western Australia for the provision of services to Christmas Island and Cocos-Keeling Island.
Opening balance 0 0 Funding from the Commonwealth 188 0 188 0 Payment by program Administration costs 48 0 Balance carried forward 140 0
15 Net gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets
Net Gain / (Loss) Proceeds from disposal Carrying Cost of assets on disposal
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
Office machines, furniture and equipment 0 0 5 0 (5) 0
Computer equipment 0 0 0 3 0 (3)
0 0 5 3 (5) (3)
16 Other revenue
Contributions by officers to the Executive Motor Vehicle Scheme 18 20
Rebates and reimbursements 6 4
Prior period adjustment 448 0
Sponsorship revenue 136 130
Miscellaneous 1,002 939
1,610 1,093 Miscellaneous revenue ($1.002 m) includes funds for Child Care Regulations, Redress
Scheme and Celebrate WA.
69 Department for Communities ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
17 Income from State Government
Appropriations received during the year:
Cash received from government (a) 76,086 34,765
Cash transferred to the Department of Local Government and Regional Development (b) (448) 0
Amount receivable for services (a) 2,324 1,934
77,962 36,699
Administered appropriations 401 422
78,363 37,121
Resources received free of charge (b)
Determined on the basis of the following estimates provided by agencies:
State Solicitor’s Office – legal services 30 22
Landgate – land information & valuation services 5 6
Department of Housing and Works – leasing services 14 3
Department for Child Protection – corporate support 2,336 2,191
2,385 2,222
80,748 39,343 (a) Service appropriations are accrual amounts reflecting the full cost of services delivered. The appropriation revenue comprises a cash component and a receivable (asset). The receivable (holding account) comprises the depreciation expense for the year and any agreed increase in leave liability during the year.
(b) Where assets or services have been received free of charge or for nominal cost, the Department recognises revenues equivalent to the fair value of the assets and/or the fair value of those services that can be reliably determined and which would have been purchased if not donated, and those fair values shall be recognised as assets or expenses, as applicable. The exception occurs where the contribution of assets or services are in the nature of contributions by owners, in which case the Department makes the adjustment direct to equity.
(c) Service appropriation for the Office of Multicultural Interests transferred to the Department of Local Government and Regional Development.
18 Cash and cash equivalents
Operating bank account at Commonwealth Bank (a) 6,190 3,425
Cash advances (a) 9 9
6,199 3,434
(a) All cash balances are non-interest bearing
19 Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Current
Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Island (a) 141 0 WA Family Foundation (a) 121 371 262 371
Non-Current Accrued salaries suspense account (b) 230 170
(a) Cash held in the controlled trust accounts can only be used for specific designated purposes.
(b) Amount held in the suspense account is only to be used for the purpose of meeting the 27th pay in a financial year that occurs every 11 years.
70 Department for Communities
ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
20 Receivables
Current
Gross Provision for Doubtful Debts Net
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
Receivables
Salary Overpayments 10 3 0 0 10 3
Other 2,290 150 5 0 2,285 150
GST Recoverable 291 311 0 0 291 311
2,591 464 5 0 2,586 464
Prepayments
Operating costs 62 49
62 49
Total current 2,648 513
Reconciliation of changes in the allowance for impairment of receivables:
Balance at start of year 0 0
Transfer from the Department for Child Protection 0 18
Doubtful debts expense recognised in the income statement 5 0
Amounts written off during the year 0 (18)
Balance at end of year 5 0
21 Amounts receivable for services
Non-current 7,877 6,000
Represents the non-cash component of service appropriations. See note 3(l) ‘Amounts receivable for services (Holding Account)’. It is restricted in that it can only be used for asset replacement or payment of leave liability.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
22 Property, plant and equipment Accumulated Written Down Value Cost or Valuation Depreciation
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) At cost:
Office machines, furniture and equipment 114 114 44 31 70 83
Computer equipment 9 10 6 3 3 7
123 124 50 34 73 90 At fair value:
Land (a) 10,931 9,038 0 0 10,931 9,038
Buildings (a) 7,672 6,258 29 1 7,643 6,257
18,603 15,296 29 1 18,574 15,295
18,726 15,420 79 35 18,647 15,385
(a) Land and buildings were revalued as at 1 July 2008 by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). The valuations were performed during the year ended 30 June 2009 and recognised at 30 June 2009. In undertaking the revaluation, fair value was determined by reference to market values for land: $3,125,000; current use for land: $6,389,600; market values for buildings: $2,045,000 and current use for buildings: $4,907,793. For the remaining balance, fair value of land and buildings was determined by reference to depreciated replacement cost. See note 3(e) ‘Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Improvements’.
23 Leasehold improvements Accumulated Written Down Value Cost or Valuation Depreciation
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) At fair value:
Leasehold improvements (a) 3,144 2,994 1,366 301 1,778 2,693
(a) Leasehold improvements were revalued as at 1 July 2007 by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). The valuations were performed during the year ended 30 June 2009 and recognised at 30 June 2009. In undertaking the revaluation, fair value was determined by reference to current use for leasehold improvements: $1,873,864. For the remaining balance, fair value of leasehold improvements was determined by reference to depreciated replacement cost. See note 3(e) ‘Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Improvements’.
72 Department for Communities
ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
24 Restricted assets These assets are restricted due to limitations being placed on the purpose and functions for which the assets can be used, in either lease documents, land vested in the Minister’s name or agreements made with the Commonwealth. Accumulated Written Down Value Cost or Valuation Depreciation
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
At fair value:
Land (a) 9,384 8,467 0 0 9,467 8,467 Buildings (a) 4,950 4,576 0 0 4,576 4,576
Leasehold improvements (a) 3,475 3,381 846 67 3,314 3,314
17,809 16,424 846 67 16,963 16,357
(a) Restricted land and buildings were revalued as at 1 July 2008 by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). The valuations were performed during the year ended 30 June 2009 and recognised at 30 June 2009. Leasehold improvements were revalued as at 1 July 2007 by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). The valuations were performed during the year ended 30 June 2008 and recognised at 30 June 2008. In undertaking the revaluation, fair value was determined by reference to market values for land: $6,870,000; current use for land: $2,198,800; market values for buildings: $2,890,000; current use for buildings: $2,059,700 and current use for leasehold improvements: $3,314,208. For the remaining balance, fair value of land and buildings was determined by reference to depreciated replacement cost. See note 3(e) ‘Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Improvements’.
2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
25 Work in progress
Work in progress has been included at cost:
Office Accomodation 127 96
Family Centres 110 0
237 96
26 Intangible Assets Accumulated Written Down Value Cost or Valuation Depreciation
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) At Cost
Computer software 1,162 0 0 0 1,162 0
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
27 Reconciliation schedule of non-current assets Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of property, plant, equipment, leasehold improvements, restricted assets and works in progress at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below
Office Computer Restricted Restricted Restricted assets machines, Leasehold Work in Land Buildings equipment assets – assets – – leasehold Total furniture and improvements progress and software land buildings improvements equipment 2009 ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) Carrying amount at start of year 9,038 6,257 83 7 2,693 8,467 4,576 3,314 96 34,531
Additions 0 16 48 1,162 130 0 0 94 1,713 3,163
Transfers in (a) 535 781 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 1,336
Transfers Out (b) 0 (7) (15) 0 0 0 0 0 (1,572) (1,594)
Disposals 0 0 (12) 0 0 0 0 0 0 (12) Revaluation increments 1,358 848 0 0 0 917 556 0 0 3,679 Depreciation and amortisation 0 (252) (34) (4) (1,065) 0 (182) (779) 0 (2,316) Carrying amount at end of year 10,931 7,643 70 1,165 1,778 9,384 4,950 2,629 237 38,787
(a) $1,336,000 represents the transfer of assets from the Department for Child Protection
(b) $7,000 represents buildings transferred to the Department for Child Protection; $15,000 represents Office machines, furniture & equipment transferred to the Department of Local Govt and Regional Development; and $1,572,000 represents transfers of expenditure out of work in progress to non- current assets or relevant expenditure accounts
Office Restricted Computer Restricted Restricted machines, Leasehold assets – Work in Land Buildings equipment assets – assets – Total furniture and improvements leasehold progress and software land buildings equipment improvements 2008 ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) Carrying amount at start of year 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Additions 1,050 306 12 0 0 0 0 326 1,695
Transfers in (a) 5,953 6,418 101 14 2,728 7,010 3,933 2,862 0 29,019
Transfers Out (b) 0 (374) 0 0 0 0 0 0 (230) (604)
Disposals 0 0 0 (3) 0 (1,050) 0 0 0 (1,053) Revaluation increments 2,035 153 0 0 721 2,507 799 1,038 0 7,253 Depreciation and amortisation 0 (246) (30) (4) (756) 0 (156) (586) 0 (1,778) Carrying amount at end of year 9,038 6,257 83 7 2,693 8,467 4,576 3,314 96 34,531
(a) $29,004,000 represents the transfer of assets from the Department for Child Protection; and $15,000 represents the transfer of office equipment from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
(b) $374,000 represents buildings transferred to the Department for Child Protection; and $230,000 represents transfers of expenditure out of work in progress to non-current assets or relevant expenditure accounts.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
28 Impairment of assets There were no indications of impairment of property, plant and equipment, leasehold improvements and intangible assets at 30 June 2009
29 Payables
Payables and accrued expenses
Liability for goods and services 992 778 The 2007-2008 balances have been restated due to the reclassification of leave liabilities to provisions. See also note 31 'Provisions'.
See also note 3(n) ‘Payables’ and note 38 ‘Financial instruments’
30 Accrued Salaries Amounts owing for three working days from 26 June to 30 June 2009 (2008: two working days) 186 109
31 Provisions
Current
Employee benefits provision
Annual leave (b) 1,088 884
Leave loading 152 122
Long service leave (c) 1,707 1,357
Free passes to the coast and travel days 9 5
Time off in lieu 57 35
Purchased Leave(a) 9 5
3,022 2,408
Other provisions
Employment on-costs (c) 31 22
31 22
3,053 2,430
Non-current
Employee benefits provision
Long Service Leave (b) 812 689
Other provisions
Employment on-costs (c) 13 11
13 11
825 700
3,878 3,130
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
(a) The 2007-2008 balances have been restated due to the reclassification of leave liabilities from payables. See also note 29 'Payables'. (b) Annual leave liabilities have been classified as current as there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after balance sheet date.
(c) Long service leave liabilities have been classified as current where there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after balance sheet date. Assessments indicate that actual settlement of the liabilities will occur as follows:
Within 12 months of balance sheet date 424 403
More than 12 months after balance sheet date 2,095 1,643
2,519 2,046 (d) The settlement of annual and long service leave liabilities gives rise to the payment of employment on- costs including workers’ compensation insurance. The provision is the present value of expected future payments. The associated expense is disclosed in note 12 ‘Other Expenses’.
Movements in Other Provisions
Movements in each class of provisions during the financial year, other than employee benefits, are set out below.
Employee on-cost provision
Carrying amount at start of year 33 0
Additional provisions recognised 43 33
Payments/other sacrifices of economic benefits (33) 0
Carrying amount at end of year 43 33
32 Equity Equity represents the residual interest in the net assets of the Department. The Government holds the equity interest in the Department on behalf of the community. The asset revaluation reserve represents that portion of equity resulting from the revaluation of non-current assets.
Contributed equity
Balance at the start of the year 32,836 0
Contributions by owners
Capital contribution (b) 0 200
Transfer of capital contribution from the Department for Child Protection 0 7,509
0 7709
Transfer of net assets from other agencies (a) (c))
Transfer of net assets from the Department for Child Protection 1,293 13,321
Transfer of asset revaluation reserve from the Department for Child Protection 0 11,490
Transfer of net assets from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet 0 316
Total contributions by owners 1,293 32,836
Distributions to owners Transfers of net assets to other agencies(b) Transfer of assets and liabilities to the Department of Local Government and Regional Development (132) 0 Total distributions to owners (132) 0 Balance at the end of the year 33,997 32,836
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
Reserves
Asset revaluation reserve
Balance at the start of the year 7,253 0
Net revaluation increments / (decrements)
Land 1,358 2,035
Buildings 848 153
Leasehold improvements 0 721
Restricted assets – land 917 2,507
Restricted assets – buildings 556 799
Restricted assets – leasehold improvements 0 1,038
Balance at the end of the year 10,932 7,253
Accumulated surplus / (deficit)
Balance at the start of the year 913 0
Result for the period 5,105 913
Balance at the end of the year 6,018 913
Total equity 50,947 41,002
33 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
(a) Reconciliation of cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows: Cash and cash equivalents (see note 18) 6,199 3,434 Restricted cash and cash equivalents (see note 19) 492 541 6,691 3,975 Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash flows provided by / (used in)
(b) operating activities Net cost of services (75,643) 38,430
Non-cash items Depreciation and amortisation expense 2,316 1,778 Doubtful debt expense 5 0 Resources received free of charge 2,385 2,222 Net (gain)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment 5 3
(Increase)/decrease in assets Current receivables (2,148) (153) Current prepayments (13) (49) Current assets transferred to other sources (a) (37) 50
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities Current payables 215 755 Current provisions 623 2,425 Current accrued salaries 77 109 Current liabilities transferred to other sources (a) 251 (2,231) Non-current provisions 125 700 Other non-current liabilities 0 90 Non-current liabilities transferred to other sources (a) 79 (634) Change in GST in receivables/payables 20 (311) Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities (71,740) (33,676) (a) Assets and liabilities transferred to the Department for Child Protection.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000) 34 Lease Commitments Commitments in relation to leases contracted for as at the balance sheet date but not recognised in the financial statements are payable as follows: - Within 1 year 1,664 1,496 - Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 4,269 1,490 - Later than 5 years 0 0 5,933 2,986 Representing: Cancellable operating leases 4,496 848 Non-cancellable operating leases 1,437 2,138 5,933 2,986 Non-cancellable operating lease commitments Commitments for minimum lease payments are payable as follows: - Within 1 year 589 648 - Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years 848 1,490 - Later than 5 years 0 0 1,437 2,138 The Department leases its motor vehicle fleet and certain office premises. The lease expenditure is expensed as it is incurred. Motor vehicle leasing arrangements are under the terms of the State Fleet Funding Facility Contract administered by State Fleet – State Supply Commission.
35 Remuneration of senior officers
Remuneration The number of senior officers, whose total of fees, salaries, superannuation, non-monetary benefits and other benefits for the financial year, fall within the following bands are: $ 2009 2008
20,001 - 30,000 1 0 30,001 - 40,000 0 1
40,001 - 50,000 0 1
60,001 - 70,000 2 3
70,001 - 80,000 0 1
80,001 - 90,000 1 0
90,001 - 100,000 0 1
110,001 - 120,000 1 0
120,001 - 130,000 0 1
130,001 - 140,000 0 1
140,001 - 150,000 3 0
200,001 - 210,000 0 1
240,001 - 250,000 1 0
The total remuneration of senior officers is: 1,029 892 The total remuneration includes the superannuation expense incurred by the Department in respect of senior officers.
No senior officers are members of the Pension Scheme. In accordance with Treasurer's Instructions 903 'Agency Annual Reports', the 2007-2008
balance was restated to remove senior officers acting for less than 3 months.
36 Remuneration of auditor
Remuneration paid to the Auditor General for the financial year is as follows:
Auditing the accounts, financial statements and performance indicators 48 45
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
37 Explanatory statement Significant variations between estimates and actual results for income and expense as presented in the financial statements titled ‘Summary of Consolidated Account Appropriations
and Income Estimates’ are shown below. Significant variations are considered to be those greater than 10% and $1 million.
Significant variances between estimate and actual for 2009 – Total appropriation to
deliver services
An increase in total appropriation of $45 million is predominately due to the additional funding received for the introduction of the Seniors Cost of Living Rebate Scheme and the commencement of ex-gratia Redress payments. Additional funding was also received for the transfer of Non-Government Services from the Department for Child Protection to the Department for Communities. Significant variance in service expenditures is as follows:
2009 2009 Variance Actual Estimate ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
Child Care Services 9,877 7,534 2,343 The increase in expenditure for Child Care Services is due largely to higher than expected depreciation expenses for child care centres and increased
expenditure on the Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit due to the filling of new positions provided in previous years.
Strategic Policy and Coordination 39,107 18,195 20,912
The increase in expenditure for Strategic Policy and Coordination is due
largely to the introduction of the Seniors Cost of Living Rebate in 2008-09
Total Income 2,345 638 1,707 The increase in income is primarily due to the receipt of revenue for Universal Access to Early Childhood Education Funding to establish three Best Start Services in South Lake, Marble Bar and Mullewa
Significant variances between 2008 actual and 2009 actual – Total
appropriation to deliver services An increase in total appropriation of $29.7 million is predominately due to the additional funding received for the introduction of the Seniors Cost of Living Rebate Scheme. Additional funding was also received for the transfer of Non- Government Services from the Department for Child Protection to the Department for Communities. Community and Family Support 20,817 9,396 11,421 The increase in expenditure for Community and Family Support is predominantly due to the transfer of Non-Government Services from the Department for Child Protection.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2009 Variance Actual Estimate ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
Child Care Services 9,877 7,968 1,909 The increase in expenditure for Child Care Services is due to a higher than anticipated depreciation expense for child care centres and the filling of positions in the Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit.
Strategic Policy and Coordination 39,107 17,344 21,763
The increase in expenditure is due to the introduction of the Seniors Cost of
Living Rebate in 2008-09.
Redress Scheme for Children and Young People Abused in the Care of the State 5,921 633 5,288
The increase in expenditure is due to the commencement of ex-gratia payments. Significant variances between 2008 actual and 2009 actual – Capital
Expenditure
The increase in capital expenditure is largely due to the capitalisation of the Child Care Licensing System and the upgrade and maintenance of Child Care Centres. 1,583 140 1,443
38 Financial Instruments
(a) Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies
Financial instruments held by the Department are cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables. All of the Department’s cash is held in the public bank account (non-interest
bearing). The Department has limited exposure to financial risks. The Department’s overall risk management program focuses on managing the risks identified below.
Credit Risk All financial assets are unsecured. Amounts owing by other government agencies are guaranteed and therefore no credit risk exists in respect to those amounts. In respect of other financial assets the carrying amounts represent the Department’s maximum exposure to
credit risk in relation to these assets. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Department’s exposure to bad debts is minimal. There are no significant concentrations of credit risk.
Liquidity Risk The Department is exposed to liquidity risk through its trading in the normal course of business. Liquidity risk arises when the Department is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Department has appropriate procedures to manage cash flows including drawdown of appropriations by monitoring forecast cash flows to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet its commitments.
Market Risk The Department does not trade in foreign currency and is not materially exposed to other price risks. The Department is not exposed to interest rate risk because all cash and cash
equivalents and restricted cash are non-interest bearing, and have no borrowings other than the Treasurer’s advance (non-interest bearing).
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
(b) Categories of Financial Instruments
In addition to cash, the carrying amounts of each of the following categories of financial
assets and financial liabilities at the balance sheet date are as follows:
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6,199 3,434
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 492 541
Receivables (a) 10,171 6,153
Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost 1,178 887
(a) The amount of receivables excludes GST recoverable from the ATO (statutory receivable).
(c) Financial Instrument Disclosures
Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk and Interest Rate Risk Exposures
The following table details the Department’s exposure to liquidity risk as at the balance sheet date. The Department’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the balance sheet date is the
carrying amount of financial assets as shown on the following table. The table is based on information provided to senior management of the Department.
The Department does not hold any collateral as security or other credit enhancements
relating to the financial assets it holds.
The Department does not hold any financial assets that has to have their terms renegotiated
that would have otherwise resulted in them being past due or impaired.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
(a) Interest rate exposures and ageing analysis of financial assets
Interest Rate Past due but not impaired Exposure
Variable More Non- Up to 3 3-12 2-3 3-4 4-5 Impaired Carrying Interest than Interest months months 1-2 years Years Years Years Financial Amount Rate 5 years Bearing Assets
2009 ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents 6,199 6,199
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 492 492 Receivables (a) 2,294 2,294 96 121 4 2 Amounts receivable for services 7,877 7,877
16,862 - 16,862 96 121 4 - - - - 2
2008
Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents 3,434 3,434
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 541 541 Receivables (a) 153 153 33 38
Amounts receivable for services 6,000 6,000
10,128 - 10,128 33 38 ------
(a) The amount of receivables excludes GST recoverable from the ATO (statutory receivable).
Liquidity Risk
The following table details the contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities. The contractual maturity amounts are representative of the undiscounted amounts at the balance sheet date. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows.
Interest rate exposure and maturity analysis of financial liabilities
Interest Rate Exposure Past due but not impaired
Variable Non- Up to 3 3-12 2-3 3-4 4-5 More than Carrying Interest Rate Interest months months 1-2 years Years Years Years 5 years Amount Bearing
($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)
Financial
Liabilities
2009 Payables 922 922 Accrued Salaries 186 186 1,178 - 1,178 ------
2008 Payables 778 778 Accrued Salaries 109 109 887 - 887 ------
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 2009 2008 ($’000) ($'000)
39 Other commitments
Capital expenditure commitments
Capital expenditure commitments, being contracted capital expenditure additional to the amounts reported in the financial statements, are payable as follows:
- Within 1 year 50 1,208
- Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 50 0
- Later than 5 years 0 0
100 1,208
The capital commitments include amounts for:
Office accommodation and relocation 0 478
System Upgrade 0 730
Child care centre upgrade 100 0
100 1,208
Expenditure – consumables 114 560
Total 214 1,768
40 Contingent liabilities
The Department’s policy is to disclose as a contingency any obligations which may arise due to special circumstances or events. At the date of this report the Department is not aware of any material future obligations, except for the following:
Commonwealth contributions made for child care centres which the Department is required to repay if the centres cease to function for the purpose for which they were built amount to: 229 443
41 Write offs
During the financial year $18,000 was written off under the authority of: The Accountable Officer:
Salary overpayments 0 0
Petty cash 0 0
Equipment 0 0
Other 0 18 0 18
42 Special Purpose Accounts
Special Purpose Accounts section 16(1)(c) of Financial Management Act 2006
Western Australian Family Foundation
The purpose of the special purpose account is to hold funds for development, implementation
and. administration of initiatives and activities regarding the family and the community.
Balance at the start of the year 371 0
Transfer from the Department for Child Protection (a) 0 141
Receipts 613 560
Payments (863) (330)
Balance at the end of the year 121 371
(a) During the financial year, Special Purpose Account No. 12 - Western Australian Family Foundation was transferred from the Department for Child Protection, consistent with the Ford Report's recommendations.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITWS SPECIAL PURPOSE STATEMENT NO. 12 NAME An Account called the Western Australian kaniily Poundation shall be rnaintMned as a special pwpose account under section 16 (l)(d) or tho Financial Management Act 2006 by the Department for Communtties PURPOSE Ic hold funds f05 the purpose of development, imphementation and the eomjnunity RBGBWTS Such moneysas are TCCOjVCC] by the Department for Communities being appropiinled by Parliament shall be placed to the credit of the Account PAYMENTS The fluids in the Account shall be applied in the development, implemcnlalion and adminislzatioi of initini.ives segaiding the Thmily and eommnnfly. ADMIN1SIRAIION The Account shall be administered by the J)bcctor Cienexal, OF ACCOUNF flcpaxtrncnt for Cominunitics in full accordancc with the linancial Management Act 2006. Financial Mnnagemcut Regulations 2007 and Treasurer's Instructions ACCOUNTING RECORDS There shall be maintained a detailed,ccorcl of transactions processedtnrouglatrioA000tmt,ti,gettterWilEsueriotner accountingiccordsandproceduresasproscribedinthe Department's Best Practice iManual FINANCIAL S tA JEMEN rs 1 here shaltbe prepared fsniuieial statements, togetherwith supplementary infonnation in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006, l'inaiieiat ManagcmoiLt Regulations and treasurer's Instructions
DJSPOSAL OP BLINDS ON Any balance standing to the or edit of tire Account upon cessation CESSATION of the operationsshatl be reallocatedtootherfirmily and community initiativcs aridactivii.icsalthe direction of the Mmiii er for Cornmtmities
I have examined and agico to the Approveth provisions of this Special Puipose Statement.. /7 DIRECTOR C5ENSRAL DEPARTMENT OP TREASURY ANT) fiNANCE ,4/o 7 /4c-/t'z/o' 7
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
CERTIFICATION OF KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
I hereby certify that the performance indicators are based on proper records, are relevant and appropriate for assisting users to assess the Department for Communities' performance, and fairly represent the performance of the Department for Communities for the financial year ended 30 June 2009.
Susan Barrera Accountable Authority
11 September 2009
INDICATORS OF EFFECTIVENESS
The department’s effectiveness indicators are drawn from three main sources- an annual customer perception survey; indicators derived from the department’s administrative databases; and surveys of external stakeholders involved in projects undertaken by the department.
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OUTCOME 1 Communities are strengthened so that individuals and families are able to better meet their needs.
1.1 Percentage of customers who report they were satisfied with the service
The department promotes children’s early learning and development through a range of services designed to support parents and children. This indicator encompasses services delivered to support parents and children including: Best Start Parent Link Home Visiting Services Parenting Services Occasional Care and Family and Community Support Services.
Customers of these services were surveyed as to whether or not they were satisfied with the service provided and whether or not it met their needs.
Table 5 Percentage of customers who report they were satisfied with the service
2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Actual Customer satisfaction with services 97% 95% 97%
Customer Satisfaction With Services
120%
97% 97% 100% 95%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0% 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: This indicator considers customer satisfaction and whether the service met the customers’ needs. This indicator is calculated by firstly considering the satisfaction question which has a five point response scale with two positive and two negative ratings around a neutral mid point, and calculating the percentage of satisfied respondents by selecting the two positive ratings. Then the data is reviewed to identify the percentage of satisfied respondents who indicated the service also met their needs. Sample selection: Customers who received a service in October to December 2008 were invited to complete a confidential survey form. Estimated population size was 26,746. Total survey sample size was 3,550. Number of respondents was 1,088. Response rate was 31%. Total survey results have a 95 % confidence interval of +/- 2.9%.
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1.2 Number of substantiated breaches of regulations arising from allegations per licensed child care service
The department is responsible for licensing child care services. Child care services are required to operate in line with legislation and regulations. The rate of regulation breaches is an indicator of the effectiveness of the licensing and regulatory regime to assist with ensuring the provision of quality child care to the community. This indicator uses data from the Child Care Licensing System.
Table 6 Number of substantiated breaches of regulations arising from allegations made to Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit (CCLSU) per licensed service 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Actual Substantiated breaches per licensed service 0.105 0.059 0.016
Substantiated Breaches Per Licensed Service
0.12 0.105 0.1
0.08
0.059 0.06
0.04
0.02 0.016
0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: The increase in the proportion of substantiated breaches in 2008–09 is due a change in the methodology used to report non-compliance which allows for more accurate reporting of multiple breaches of a single regulation.
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1.3 Percentage of stakeholders who report they were satisfied with policy and coordination projects
The department undertakes a range of strategic policy and coordination projects in relation to children and families; youth; seniors; women; family and domestic violence and volunteering. External stakeholders involved with these projects were surveyed as to whether or not they were satisfied with the projects and perceived impact of the project.
Table 7 Percentage of stakeholders who report they were satisfied with policy and coordination projects 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Actual Stakeholder satisfaction 96% 80% 88%
Stakeholder Satisfaction
120%
100% 96% 88% 80% 80%
60%
40%
20%
0% 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: This indicator considers stakeholder satisfaction and the perceived impact of the project. This indicator is calculated by firstly considering the satisfaction question which has a five point response scale with two positive and two negative ratings around a neutral mid point, and calculating the percentage of satisfied respondents by selecting the two positive ratings. Secondly the data is reviewed to identify the percentage of satisfied respondents who perceived there was a positive impact of the project. Sample selection: External stakeholders who were involved in strategic policy and coordination projects in relation to youth; seniors; women; volunteering; and children and families were surveyed throughout the year. No external stakeholders were surveyed in relation to Family and Domestic Violence projects as the projects were not at a point where it was appropriate to survey stakeholders. Estimated population size was 7,948. Total survey sample size was 3,130. Number of respondents was 1,320. Response rate was 42%. Total survey results have a 95% confidence interval of +/-2.5%.
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INDICATORS OF EFFICIENCY
The department’s efficiency indicators mostly relate to unit costs of its activities. Some of the department’s work is unable to be distilled into equivalent units of output, so the average costs of projects and services should be treated as broadly indicative of performance.
Service 1: Community and Family Support
1.1 Average cost per service
The department provides and funds a number of services to support children and families. These include: Parenting Services; Early Years Programs; Parent Link Home Visiting Services; Best Start and Family Centres.
Table 8 Average cost per service 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per service $128,498 $123,393 $132,330
Average Cost Per Service
$150,000 $128,498 $132,330 $123,393 $120,000
$90,000
$60,000
$30,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
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Service 2: Child Care Services
2.1 Average cost per licensed service
As at 30 June 2009 there were 1,489 licensed child care services in Western Australia, consisting of 559 child care centres, 691 family day care services, 231 outside school hours care centres and eight outside school hours family day care services. Combined, these services offered 42,916 child care places throughout the State at any one time.
Table 9 Average cost per licensed service 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per licensed service $6,633 $5,019 $5,639
Average Cost Per Licensed Service
$10,000
$8,000 $6,633
$6,000 $5,639 $5,019
$4,000
$2,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: • The increase in average cost is largely due to a slight decrease in the number of services; an increase in expenditure relating to depreciation of child care centres; and higher expenditure on the Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit resulting from the full year filling of positions.
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Service 3: Strategic Policy and Coordination
3.1 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for youth
The department coordinates policy development across government to improve outcomes for young people. This includes strategic policy advice, research and information dissemination. The department also seeks to empower young people to facilitate their involvement at all levels in the community.
Table 10 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for youth 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $441,277 $481,785 $297,662 project for youth
Average Cost Per Strategic Policy/Coordination Project For Youth
$600,000
$481,785 $500,000 $441,277
$400,000
$297,662 $300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: • The increase in the average cost for 2008–09 is due to increased expenditure on Cadets Grants; the transfer of the Youth Development Holiday Program from DCP to DfC; and five fewer projects being undertaken in 2008–09 compared to 2007-08. There was a consolidation from 21 smaller projects in 2007-08 into 16 larger projects in 2008–09.
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3.2 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for children and families
The department supports the development and implementation of the across-government Early Childhood Agenda. It also promotes children's early learning and development through a range of projects designed to support parents and to deliver quality children's services.
Table 11 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for children and families 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $66,180 $52,807 $173,030 project for children and families
Average Cost Per Strategic Policy/Coordination Project for Children and Families
$200,000
$180,000 $173,030
$160,000
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000 $66,180 $60,000 $52,807
$40,000
$20,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: • The increase in the average cost for 2008–09 in comparison to the 2008–09 Target, is a result of higher than expected spending on the child care regulations project and other projects for children and families. • The decrease in the average cost for 2008–09 in comparison to the average cost for 2007-08 is due to a larger number of projects being conducted in 2008–09, 27 compared to eight in 2007-08
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3.3 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for seniors
The department promotes positive ageing and encourages across-government planning for the ageing population. It also seeks to improve the community participation of older people and to improve community attitudes towards older people.
Table 12 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for seniors 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $74,142 $69,981 $70,695 project for seniors
Average Cost Per Strategic Policy/Coordination Project For Seniors
$100,000
$80,000 $74,142 $69,981 $70,695
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
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3.4 Average cost to administer a Seniors Card
The Seniors Card is used as a major tool to enhance positive ageing. The financial benefits associated with the Seniors Card encourage seniors to actively participate in the community. As at 30 June 2009 there were 286,964 Seniors Card holders in the state, representing 75% of all Western Australians aged 60 years and over and approximately 86% of eligible seniors.
Table 13 Average cost to administer a Seniors Card 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost to administer a Seniors Card $1.99 $2.47 $3.08
Average Cost Per Seniors Card
$5.00
$4.00
$3.08 $3.00 $2.47 $1.99 $2.00
$1.00
$0.00 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: • The decrease in the average cost for 2008–09 is due to an increase in the number of Seniors Cards managed and the biennial publication of the Seniors Card Discount Directory not occurring. • The decrease in the average cost for 2008–09 compared to the target cost for 2008–09 is due to the biennial publication of the Seniors Card Discount Directory not occurring.
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3.5 Average cost to administer each Seniors Cost-of-Living Rebate processed
The department commenced making the Seniors Cost-of-Living Rebate payments in 2008– 09. All Seniors Card holders are eligible to apply for the Seniors Cost-of-Living Rebate - $100 is paid to single card holders and $150 to couples. As at 30 June 2009, 214,091 seniors had received the Seniors Cost-of-Living Rebate. The average cost to administer each Seniors Cost-of-Living Rebate was $6.79.
3.6 Average cost per strategic/policy coordination project for volunteers
The department works to develop and implement government policy for volunteering; develop programs and initiatives that support and extend volunteering now and into the future; and establish mechanisms of communication within the public sector and the wider community to develop partnerships through consultation.
Table 14 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for volunteers 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $112,327 $116,385 $102,691 project for volunteers
Average Cost Per Strategic Policy/Coordination Project For Volunteers
$150,000
$116,385 $120,000 $112,327 $102,691
$90,000
$60,000
$30,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
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3.7 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for women
The department coordinates policy development across government to improve outcomes for women. This includes research, analysis, information and advice on issues affecting women. A range of information services are also provided to women in the community.
Table 15 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for women 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $95,605 $73,453 $71,912 project for women Customer satisfaction with services 97% 95% 97%
Average Cost Per Strategic Policy/Coordination Project For Women
$120,000
$100,000 $95,605
$80,000 $73,453 $71,912
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: • The increase in the average cost is due to higher expenditure on Women's Grants and other initiatives for women.
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3.8 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for family and domestic violence
The department coordinates the across-government response to family and domestic violence through a range of strategic policy and coordination projects to address family and domestic violence.
Table 16 Average cost per strategic policy/coordination project for family and domestic violence 2008–09 2007–08 Result Target Result Average cost per strategic policy/coordination $274,429 $342,242 $136,680 project for family and domestic violence
Average Cost Per Strategic Policy/Coordination Project For Family And Domestic Violence
$400,000 $342,242 $350,000
$300,000 $274,429
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000 $136,680
$100,000
$50,000
$0 08-09 Result 08-09 Target 07-08 Result
Note: • The decrease in the average cost for 2008–09 in comparison to the 2008–09 Target, is due partly to lower than anticipated expenditure on Non-Government Funding for services. • The increase in the average cost for 2008–09 compared to 2007-08 is due to one-off expenditure in 2008–09 relating to the Family and Domestic Violence Kimberley Hub Outreach project; and six fewer projects being undertaken in 2008–09 than in 2007-08.
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Service 4: Redress Scheme for Children and Young People Abused in the Care of the State
4.1 Average administrative cost per claim
The Redress Scheme aims to assist adults who, as children, were abused and/or neglected in State care in Western Australia. The scheme opened for applications on 1 May 2008. As at 30 June 2009 no claims had been finalised. Therefore, the average administrative cost per claim indicator is not applicable for 2008–09.
In 2008–09 112 ex-gratia interim payments were made totalling $1.058 million. An interim payment is made where the applicant has been diagnosed with a terminal or life threatening illness. An interim payment does not finalise a claim.
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MINISTERIAL DIRECTIVES
Treasurer’s Instruction 903(12) requires DfC to disclose information on any Ministerial directives relevant to the setting of desired outcomes or operational objectives, the achievement of desired outcomes or operational objectives, investment activities, and financing activities. No such directives were issued by the Ministers with portfolio responsibility for DfC during 2008–09.
OTHER FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
PRICING POLICIES OF SERVICES PROVIDED
The services provided by DfC for which it receives income are from:
• assessing overseas qualifications of persons who wish to work in the child care area
• advertising in the biennially produced Seniors Card Discount Directory
To assess the overseas qualification of people wishing to work in the child care sector DfC engages an external contractor with expertise in this area. The total revenue received from this service in 2008–09 is $11,500.
The directory is produced every other year and no income was received for this advertising in 2008–09.
CAPITAL WORKS
Table 17 and Table 18 below summarise DfC’s capital expenditure during 2008–09. DfC projects included upgrades to Child Care and Family Centres and works to office accommodation in support of the establishment of DfC. In addition, DfC undertook a range of minor works projects under its programmed maintenance budget of $150,000.
The most significant capital project completed during the financial year was the development of a purpose-designed computer database system to meet the needs of the CCSLU. The system assists with the regulation enforcement and licensing management and is called REALM. The system allows CCSLU staff easy access to a variety of information about services, and gives staff a more accurate understanding of issues effecting a service, such as regulatory breaches and outstanding applications. REALM was developed during 2008–09 and was formally launched in early June 2009. The cost associated with the development of the software has been capitalised in the financial statements and is shown as an ‘intangible asset’.
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Table 17 Capital Projects – Work in Progress WiP at Estimate Estimate Asset Type Type of Project 30 June to Total Cost 2009 Complete $’000 $’000 $’000 Child Care and Family Collie Child Care Centres Centre Repairs 110 140 250 Office Accommodation - Redress WA DfC Accommodation 127 203 330 237 343 580
Table 18 Capital Projects – Completed Total Cost Asset Type Type of Project $’000 Child Care and Family Upgrades 141 Centres Intangible Asset Developing Computing Software 1162 (REALM) for Child Care Licensing DfC–Establishment Office Conversion 132 DfC–Establishment CCSLU Accomodation 137 1,572
EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS As at 30 June 2009, DfC employed a total of 276 permanent and fixed- term employees. The average full-time equivalent (FTE) usage for the financial year was 219 FTE.
Table 19 Location Actual Actual Number of staff as at 30 June 2009 Average Average FTE FTE Usage Full-Time Part-Time Total Usage 2008–09(a) P F P F 2007–08 Children & Family Services 93.6 120.2 76 23 32 21 152 Community Engagement 28.1 24.6 18 10 6 1 35 Office of the Director General 4.8 6.2 6 1 1 8 Policy & Planning 37.4 35.7 21 7 8 2 38 Redress WA 0.9 16.6 11 10 1 2 24 Resources 9.1 15.8 13 3 2 1 19 OMI(b) 18.8 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Total number of FTE/Staff: 192.6 219.0 145 54 50 27 276
(a) Information effective as at 25 June 2009 (b) Office of Multicultural Interests was transferred from DfC to DLGRD during the year. Key: P = Permanent. F = Fixed Term
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Supporting Staff – Performance Development Process DfC developed and implemented its performance development process – Supporting Staff. The process is designed to facilitate open and honest communication and build solid relationships between managers and employees. The process is interactive and formal. Clear direction is provided tasks and expectations can be discussed and agreed to and achievements acknowledge and celebrated. The process will assist in developing employee performance and provides a tool to achieve organisational goals. A system has been developed to capture statistical information and ensure adherence to process. Information sessions were conducted for all staff and formal training was provided to managers with responsibility for facilitating the process with their staff.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DfC has developed an interim Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan to June 2009 and submitted it to the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO). The OEEO has assessed the plan as ‘providing adequate coverage of requirements of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984'. The DfC will refine and update the plan prior to 31 December 2009.
Key priorities for DfC in terms of its human resource management practices will include:
• increasing the workforce representation of employees from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disabilities • improving the distribution (equity) levels of women, Indigenous staff and people with disabilities into more senior positions across the workforce • effectively managing the transition of its mature age staff. In 2009, DfC will be developing its long-term EEO Management plan and objectives.
Table 20 Actual employee numbers in equal opportunity groups Total Head Count Numbers Workforce Women Culturally Indigenous People with Young Period FTE Diverse Australians Disabilities People (<25 Yrs) 30 June 2009 276 249 28 25 6 9
30 June 2008 266 236 41 17 7 9
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Table 21 Comparison of diversity group trends as a percentage of total employees Percentage representation Period Women Culturally Indigenous People with Young Diverse Australians Disabilities People (<25 Yrs)
Interim Target Plan to 30 June 2009: 15.0% 6.0% 3.0% 5.0%
30 June 2009 90.2% 10.1% 9.1% 2.2% 3.3%
30 June 2008 88.7% 15.4% 6.4% 2.6% 3.4%
As Table 21 indicates, 10.1 per cent of the workforce are employees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CaLD) whilst 90.2 per cent of all employees are female. It should be noted that the reduction in CaLD per cent is due to the transfer of the Office of Multicultural Interest to the Department of Local Government early in 2009.
Table 22 Comparison of diversity groups equity index trends Equity Index Period Women Culturally Indigenous People with Diverse Australians Disabilities Interim Target Plan to 30 June 2009: 77 100 45 65
30 June 2009 83 88 61 41
30 June 2008 81 92 41 62 (a) Equity index calculation excludes casual employees
The Equity Index is a measure of the extent to which an EEO group is distributed across all salary levels, in comparison to the total workforce. If the group has a similar distribution to the general workforce, the Equity Index is 100 (ideal). An index less than 100 indicates compression of the EEO group at the lower position levels whereas an index above 100 indicates the group is more likely to be at the higher levels. Table 22 indicates that culturally and linguistically diverse employees are well distributed across the workforce whereas Indigenous and People with Disabilities are compressed at the lower levels.
Table 23 Women in management tiers two and three (staff numbers) Female Numbers Year Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 2 & 3 (combined)
30 June 2009 3 7 10 30 June 2008 4 10 14
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Table 24 Women in management tiers two and three (percentage) Female Percentage Year Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 2 & 3 (combined) Interim Target Plan to 30 June 2009: 30 June 2009 60% 70% 67% 30 June 2008 57.1% 66.7% 63.6%
The above table indicates that women currently occupy 67 per cent of management tiers two and three (combined) across DfC and 70 per cent of all management tier three positions (two levels below the Director General).
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GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES
CONTRACTS WITH SENIOR OFFICERS
At the date of reporting, other than normal contracts of employment of service, no senior officers, or firms of which senior officers are members, or entities in which senior officers have substantial interests, had any interests in existing or proposed contracts with DfC and its senior officers.
AUDIT REVIEWS
DfC undertook a comprehensive program of internal audit reviews during 2008–09. The areas and systems subject to audit were identified via a formal risk assessment that included management requirements and generally accepted governance approaches.
The audits for 2008–09 included:
• Compliance with public sector standards • Assets and Leases • Fringe Benefit Tax • Systems for funding to non-government organisations/contract management • Building Maintenance • Compliance with State Supply Commission standards • Purchasing/Accounts Payable • Personnel and Payroll system • Contracts for Service • Information technology network security (security of confidential information) • District Office reviews • HR Management in District Locations • Follow up of previous audits • Strategic Risk Management
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OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC SECTOR STANDARDS AND ETHICAL CODES
In accordance with section 31(1) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 DfC is required to comment on the extent to which it has complied with public sector standards, codes of ethics and any other relevant code of conduct.
These policies and procedures are contained in a best practice manual, accessible by all employees of the Department for Communities through the department’s intranet.
1. In the administration of the Department for Communities, I have complied with the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management, the Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics and DfC’s Code of Conduct.
2. I have put in place procedures designed to ensure such compliance and conducted appropriate internal assessment to satisfy myself that the statement made in 1 is correct.
3. Compliance with the Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes is assessed by regular internal and external reviews of related procedures and staff feedback. An ethics and integrity awareness- raising program has commenced; it includes awareness on the Public Sector Code of Ethics, the Code of Conduct and the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management.
4. DfC has developed its own Code of Conduct and supporting information on standards of conduct. Information was sent to all employees and is accessible via the intranet.
5. DfC received no claims for a breach of the Recruitment Selection and Appointment Standard in the 2008–09 year.
Susan Barrera DIRECTOR GENERAL
11 September 2009
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ADVERTISING – ELECTORAL ACT 1907 SECTION 175ZE
In compliance with section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, DfC is required to report on expenditure incurred during the reporting year on advertising, market research, polling, direct mail and media advertising. The Table 25 below provides the required information together with the names of recipients by category.
Table 25 Advertising and marketing expenditure 2008–09 Category Total Organisation Amount Category Amount Advertising Agencies $49,079 Rare Creative Thinking $49,079 Market Research Organisations $570 Kerry Llewellyn $570 Polling Organisations Nil - Direct Mail Organisations $358,209 Australia Post $330,576 Northside Logistics $1,614 Salmat Business Force $832 Zipform $25,187 Media Advertising $632,507 Academy Publishing A $270 Organisations Ltd Adcorp Australia Ltd $41,154 Concept Media $3,950 Marketforce Express $15,322 Media Decisions $566,322 Media Monitors $5,489 Total Expenditure $1,040,365
DISABILITY ACCESS AND INCLUSION PLAN OUTCOMES
The Disability Services Act 1993 requires that public authorities develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP).
During 2007–08 DfC worked on the drafting of a DAIP which was submitted to the Disability Services Commission in July 2008. It is anticipated that the formal DAIP will be lodged by 31 Aug 2009 which will include new strategies and targets for the coming year.
RECORD-KEEPING PLANS
The State Records Act 2000 under s19 requires government agencies to have a recordkeeping plan. The State Records Commission (SRC) approved DfC’s Record Keeping Plan in March 2008 and noted that the plan as tendered demonstrates progress towards better practice in record keeping. The commission also acknowledged that the plan indicated a strong commitment to addressing a range of issues within specific timeframes.
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DfC uses ‘Objective’ as its electronic document and records management system. Staff are provided with training in the application.
The SRC requested that DfC’s approved plan be reviewed prior to 10 March 2010.
GOVERNMENT POLICY REQUIREMENTS
CORRUPTION PREVENTION
The Premier’s Circular No. 2005/02 requires a report on actions taken to prevent corruption.
DfC targets potential risks in security of data, theft, fraud, unauthorised transactions, misconduct and inappropriate use of departmental assets and purchases through an annual review undertaken by the Internal Audit Branch using risk management techniques. In line with the requirements of Premier's Circular 2005/02, DfC continued to develop strategies to identify and reduce the likelihood and consequence of risks associated with corruption and misconduct.
In accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 825, the Internal Audit Branch targeted appropriate areas and systems for audit. Treatment action plans are being developed as necessary as risks arise. Regular reports on the development of DfC’s risk management plan are tabled with DfC's Internal Audit Committee and at executive meetings as necessary.
PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 defines special action that must be taken by agencies in relation to disclosures of public interest information that may show that a public authority, officer or contractor has been, or proposes to be involved in, improper conduct, committing an offence, misuse of public resources, or an act or omission which poses a risk to the public or the environment. Details of DfC’s Public Interest Disclosure Officer and internal procedures are published on DfC’s website and intranet. There were no reported cases in 2008–09.
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SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY
As a new entity DfC is still at Level 1 in the implementation of the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality. A commitment has been made to implementing the policy framework and an interim policy has been adopted by DfC’s corporate executive.
A working party is currently scoping the implementation and will recommend to the Corporate Executive an implementation process including resourcing and clear lines of accountability.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH & INJURY MANAGEMENT
DfC is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and members of the public who come into contact with DfC. The maintenance of the safety and health standards for all operations and people in their control is a key responsibility for all managers.
The Department for Child Protection and DfC have a joint Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee made up of ten occupational safety and health members, six management representatives and two consultants. The committee meets every two months to discuss OSH issues as well as ensuring health and safety compliance. The OSH representatives are active in DfC and utilised by both management and employees in discussing and resolving of occupational safety and health issues.
OSH compliance is carried out in liaison with the Department for Child Protection who monitors and maintains inspection records. OSH inspections and compliance forms part of the internal audit and review schedule for DfC carried out by the Department for Child Protection.
The ongoing inspection of offices has been a priority with numerous visits and inspections carried out. There has been a concerted effort to raise the OSH profile within DfC and to promote safe working habits. Information and training for managers to ensure they are aware of their OSH responsibilities will be a priority for the coming year.
Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential counselling service that assists employees to overcome problems that may be causing difficulties in their work or personal lives. This 24-hour statewide program is a vital component of the health and safety service provided to all employees within DfC. The continued use of the service is a positive indicator which can assist in promoting a healthy workplace and reduce work stress and reduce stress- related workers compensation claims.
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Workers’ Compensation, Injury Management and Rehabilitation DfC is committed to injury management of all injured employees and has an effective injury management policy in place. This policy is compliant with the injury management requirements of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.
This policy is communicated via the intranet (which has step-by-step processes for both the employer and the employee), and site visits as appropriate with team leaders and managers to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities in regards to returning an injured employee to work.
During the injury management process regular meetings are held between the relevant manager and injured employee, in consultation with the Coordinator Injury Management, to discuss return-to-work options. A return-to-work program is developed by the manager (with the assistance of the injury management coordinator) in consultation with the injured worker and the worker's treating medical practitioner.
Table 26 Workers-compensation and lost time Target 2008–09 Number of Fatalities Zero 0 Lost time injury / disease (LTI/D) incidence rate Zero or 10% 0.45 reduction on the previous year Lost time injury severity rate Zero or 10% 100.00 improvement on the previous year Percentage of injured workers returned to work within Actual Percentage 100% 28 weeks Percentage of managers trained in occupational safety, Greater than or N/A * health and injury management responsibilities equal to 50%
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: GRANT FUNDING
Grant Funding
Purpose of Grant Amount $
Grants and Subsidies–Private Bodies
Early Years Grants
A Smart Start-Central Great Southern The Smart Start-Central Great Southern Project 30,000
City of Swan Ellenbrook Early Years Working Group Project 30,000
Meerilinga Young Children’s Services Aboriginal Taste Bubs Project 49,347
Meerilinga Young Children’s Services Taste Buds Resource Kit 49,347
Shire of Collie Coordination Research and Implementation of Collie Early Years 30,000 Network Wheatbelt Area Consultative Committee (ACC)Inc. Eastern Wheatbelt Early Years program 30,000
Zonta Club of Peel Region Launch of the second edition of ‘Write from the Heart’ 5,000
Grants for the Upgrade of Facilities and Equipment Armadale Community Family Centre Inc. Installation of thick plastic café-style blinds, and to replace a shelter 20,000 made from shade cloth with a permanent metal pergola
Bayswater Family Centre Increase the safety of the playground off Activity Room two, and 10,000 increase the appeal of the room for use by the local community
Bunbury Community and Childcare Association (Milligan Upgrade car parking facilities, install a sensor security light for the 2,292 House) Inc. entrance to the building and to re-edge the playground sandpit
Busselton Family Centre Inc. Improve the amenities within the centre 10,760
Canning Vale Pre-kindy Inc. Refurbishment of centre 16,450
Collie Child Care and Early Learning Centre Inc. Upgrade of the centre's outside play areas 20,000
Eaton Combined Playgroup Association Inc. Upgrade the centre's playground equipment 17,430
Frank Konecny Community Centre Inc. Replacement of vinyl floor covering in the centre's main activity areas, 16,400 kitchen and foyer
High Wycombe Out of School Care Inc. Refurbishment of the centre 11,784
Hudson Road Family Centre Installation of perimeter fencing and a security camera in the foyer 7,150 area of the building
Joondalup Family Centre Inc. Upgrade of existing shade structures 6,180
Kulungah-Myah Family Centre Inc. Installation of reverse cycle split system airconditioning and re-paint all 17,287 internal walls, skirtings, doors, door frames and the foyer ceiling
Lamington Family Centre Inc. Improve the security, safety, access and usage of the centre 10,000
Meerilinga Young Children's Services Inc. Upgrades to the centre 8,828
Meerilinga Young Children's Services Inc. Upgrades to the centre 6,096
Ngala Family Resource Centre Replacement of the air-conditioning system and vertical blinds as well 19,100 as interior painting of the centre
Riverlinks Child Care & Community Centre Installation of two steel patio structures and a storage shed 10,000
Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre Inc. Installation of new artificial turf and soft-fall 20,000
Rostrata Family Centre Inc. Removal of trees and installation of gable roofed patio structures over 20,000 the top of playground equipment in two activity areas
Saintscare Ltd. Installation of reverse cycle air conditioning in centre 6,309
Sandalwood Family Centre Inc. Install shade over the existing playground equipment 7,795
Treloar Child Care Centre Inc. Installation of a shade sail structure, remove two large palm trees, re- 11,890 mark car park lines and install shutters to the windows of the 0-2 years sleep room
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Purpose of Grant Amount $
Waikiki Community and Family Centre Inc. Installation of reverse cycle split system air conditioning into the two 10,900 main activity rooms, shade shelter over playground equipment and two new permanently fixed cubby houses in the playground
Waratah Christian Community Inc. Refurbishments to the centre 16,510
Westerley Family Centre Installation of new playground equipment 16,363
Whitfords Family Centre Inc. Installation of airconditioning in the centre's activity rooms and 20,000 administration office, and to install fencing to enclose the outdoors areas
Woodlupine Family Centre Inc. Replacement of stove with a wall oven and separate hot plates, and 8,165 upgrade the centre's kitchen facilities.
One-Off Grants
Albany Lions Community Care Inc. Build Respite Centre – Election Commitment 200,000
Australian Institute Of Company Directors Membership Registrations 4,773
Australian Institute Of Company Directors Company Directors course - Residential 7,080
Australian Institute Of Company Directors Registrations Company Directors course Tutorial 10,500
Australian Institute Of Company Directors Registrations Company Directors course - Non Residential 15,000
Australian Institute Of Company Directors Company Directors course - Residential 23,412
Australian Institute Of Company Directors Company Directors Course - Additional AICD Scholarship winner - 4,750 Radha de Mel - Company Directors course fee
Australian Technology Network Sponsorship - Clare Burton 1,000
Carers Association of WA Carers Symposium 2008 to be held 24-25 November 2008 20,000
City of Albany Variation to Grant under the intergenerational Activities Grant Program 2,000 "Dinosaurs in Schools" project
City of Mandurah For Age-Friendly Communities Research Framework 8,000
City of Mandurah Sponsorship agreement for the Peel region Seniors Expo during 2,000 Seniors Week 2008
Council on the Ageing (WA) Inc. Protecting Older Western Australians: Dispelling the Myths and Fear 4,250 of Crime Workshop
Council on the Ageing (WA) Inc. Bankwest Seniors Week Community Grants Program 20,000
Curtin University of Technology Grant for PHD scholarship research "alcohol and other drug use at 2,957 school leavers celebration in WA. Balance of year 1 payment
Curtin University of Technology Grant for PHD scholarship research "alcohol and other drug use at 32,535 school leavers celebration in WA. Year 2 Payment
Curtin University of Technology To develop a self help tool for 45 years and over workforce - 1st 8,050 Payment on signing of contract
Dept of Family and Community Services National ATSI Women's Gathering Secretariat (non taxable) 5,000
FaHCSIA WA Contribution to the Activities Trust Funds for the 2008/09 Financial 1,640 Year, as agreed at the MINCO Conference October 2008
EECW Sponsorship funds for the 2008 WACOSS Conference 1,364
Shire of Kalamunda 2008 Seniors Week Activities 2,000
Manjimup Volunteer Resource Centre Volunteer Resource Centre 25,100
Meerilinga Young Children's Foundation Inc. Children’s Week 2008 two Awards of Recognition 2,000
Meerilinga Young Children's Foundation Inc. Official launch of Children's Week 2009 20,000
Men's Outreach Service Inc. One Off Funding- Kimberley Regional Coordinated Response- to 10,000 establish Action Groups
Queensland University of Technology Undertake project in accordance with Company Service Agreement 26,400 and proposal document
Seniors Recreation Council of WA Active Ageing Sport and Recreation Council Grant Funding to 37,500 increase physical activity in target groups specified in Agreement up to 31 June 2009
Seniors Recreation Council of WA Sponsorship agreement for the 2008 Have a Go Event 5,000
Therapy Focus Inc. Sponsorship in support of Help A Child Grow Art Competition and 10,000 publishing of the Hidden Treasure of Moondyne Joe book
University of Wollongong Drugs and Alcohol - Contribution to research project - An investigation 20,900 of the nature and effects of point of sale promotions for alcohol beverages, first year contributions
Volunteering WA Rob Jackson Seminary 2,000
Volunteering WA National Volunteer Week 5,000
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ Women’s Council for Domestic & Family Violence Sponsorship - 19th Annual Silent Domestic March on 23 April. 5,500
Yaandina Family Centre Inc. 2008 Roebourne Domestic Violence March in Roebourne on 24 6,600 November 2008
Thank Volunteer Day Grant
Albany & Regional Volunteer Service Inc. To host a 50’s/60's rock ‘n’ roll themed event 1,000
Avon Valley Arts Society Inc. To participate in the ‘Wheatbelt Cultural Festival’ in Northam 1,000
Busselton Dunsborough Environment Centre Inc. To host a Sundowner in the Busselton Community Gardens 500
City of Armadale To hire the Grand Cinema in Armadale to see the film 'Pay it Forward’ 500
City of Cockburn To hold an evening picnic 1,000
City of Geraldton-Greenough To host a sausage sizzle 500
Council on the Ageing Western Australia To host a multicultural ‘Volunteer Picnic in the Park’ event at Kings 500 Park
Equestrian Federation of Australia (WA Branch) To hold a quiz and games night 500
Esperance Volunteer Resource Centre To hold a ‘Breakfast Get Together’ 500
Mr Alvin Taylor (Lancelin Police Stn) auspiced by Lancelin To host a sausage sizzle 825 Telecentre
Gillingarra Sport & Recreation Club To host a community barbecue 1,000
Joondalup Volunteer Resource Centre auspiced by To host a community sundowner 1,000 Volunteering WA
Kulin Telecentre Inc. To host a barbecue dinner and game of social bowls 500
Manjimup Volunteer and Resource Centre To host a morning tea 1,000
Nannup Volunteer Resource Centre/Telecentre To host a morning tea 1,000
Peel Volunteer Resource Centre To host a breakfast at the local function centre 500
Port Care Inc. To host a ‘Thank a Volunteer Day Awards Ceremony and Supper’ 1,000
Preston Beach Progress Association Inc. To host a ‘Roast Meat Spit’ on the evening of the 5th December 2008 500
Shire of Carnamah To host a community barbecue in Yarra Park 800
Shire of Dalwallinu To host the ’Sea of V’s’ event 500
Shire of Denmark To host a dinner at the Denmark Recreation Centre 1,000
Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup To a barbecue and ‘Movie Under the Stars’ 1,000
Shire of Dundas To host an open day at Welcome Park 500
Shire of Gnowangerup To provide four free community breakfasts 1,000
Shire of Goomalling To host a barbecue 500
Shire of Irwin To host a barbecue lunch 540
Shire of Kalamunda To host a barbecue lunch in Stirk Park 940
Shire of Kondinin To host an event that celebrates local volunteers and their contribution 1,000 to the community
Shire of Merredin To host an event that that combines ‘Thank a Volunteer Day’ with the 500 annual ‘Welcome to Merredin’ event
Shire of Tammin To recognise the efforts of local volunteers during the ‘Carols by 900 Candle Light’ event at Tammin Kadjininy Kep
Shire of Toodyay To host a breakfast for volunteers within the local community 500
Shire of Trayning Thank a Volunteer Day-Australia Day celebration 500
Shire of Waroona Thank a Volunteer Day ‘Breakfast in the Park’ 500
Shire of Wyalkatchem To hold a ‘Thank A Volunteer’ morning tea 500
The School Volunteer Program Inc. Activity 08/53 500
Town of Bassendean To provide a Sundowner event for volunteers at Sandy Beach 1,000 Reserve
Volunteering WA To participate in the Thank a Volunteer Day event at Government 500 House
Volunteer South West - Collie To provide a morning tea 500
Volunteer South West (Bunbury Branch) To host a ‘Volunteer Movie Morning’ at the Grand Cinema in Bunbury 500
Wickepin District Resource and Telecentre Inc. To host the 'Wickepin Thank a Volunteer Day' event 500
Wickham Events Inc. To host the ‘Wickham and Point Samson Thank a Volunteer 1,000 Celebration
112 Department for Communities
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ WA Family Foundation
Barnardos Barnardos Mother of the Year Award 2009 12,000
Challis Primary School Support for Early Childhood Programs 50,000
Council on the Ageing (WA) Inc. Seniors Social Inclusion Project 30,000
Greenfields Family and Community Centre ‘What Women Want’ project 2,850
Ishar Multicultural Women's Health Centre ‘Why Women’s Health: Multilingual Information Brochures on Diverse 15,000 Women’s Health Issues
Kidsafe WA WA Playground Conference 2010 7,000
Mission Australia On Track Project 100,000
National Council of Women of WA Inc. Living with Isolation and Depression Seminar 2,850
National Italian Women's Association Inc. Italian Pioneer Women Project 15,000
Palyaltju Maparnpa Aboriginal Health Proposed Youth Services Programme by Palyalatju Maparnpa Health 10,000 in Balgo
The Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival Crafty Girls project 2,050
The School Volunteer Program Inc. Volunteer Recruitment Program 50,000
Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (WA) Finucare Financial Counselling 50,000
Western Australian Aids Council Inc. Family Day 2008 1,500
Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS) Collective Agreement 2008-09 100,000
Women's Healthworks Health Education and Resource Centre Photo-Voice Women and Wellbeing Project 14,500 Inc.
WA Grants for Women Program
Apostolic Church Australia-Grace Christian Church, Bunbury Mum or Manager? Workshop program 11,000
ASeTTS-Assisting Torture and Trauma Survivors 'Sisters in Spirit' project 9,600
Burundians Community in Western Australia Inc. Women’s health project 10,000
Collie Family Centre 'Free to be Me' workshop program 3,000
Coorow Telecentre 'Women in Focus' project 9,960
Employment Directions Network–Wheatbelt 'Wheatbelt Women Learn to Earn' project 2,700
Ethnic Communities Council of WA International Women's Day Conference 2009 15,000
Green Skills Inc. 'Smart Women, Sustainable Women' project 14,970
Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation 'Mothering Matters under the Mango Trees:'TripleM' 3,000
Milligan (Bunbury Community and Child Care Association 'Hanen Parent Training' program 2,500 (Milligan House) Inc. National Council of Women of WA Inc. Honouring Creative Women in WA 12,470
Port Hedland Soroptimist 'Introduction to 'Running Your Own Business' program 3,000
Reconnect Produce and host a launch event for the 'Women's Stories - ABI to 5,000 Recovery' booklet
Shire of East Pilbara Produce and host a launch event for the 'Women's Stories - ABI to 15,000 Recovery' booklet
Shire of Kulin Women's Inspiration Day event 10,000
South Coastal Women’s Health Service Develop the 'Indigenous Youth Mothers Group' 3,000
The Cancer Council WA 'Midlife Health Issues for Busy Women' education sessions 3,266
The Partners of Veterans Association of Western Australia Inc. 'Information Awareness and Welfare Program 2008' 3,000
Western Australian Music Industry Association Girls on Stage project 10,000
Wheatbelt Area Consultative Committee (ACC) Inc. 'Inspiring Women' workshops 10,000
Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Service To improve the support provided to women escaping domestic and 15,000 (WA) family violence that also abuse drugs and alcohol
Women's Sport Foundation of Western Australia Host the 'Women's Networking Forum' 3,000
Women's Community Awards
Hannah McGlade Aboriginal Child Sexual Assault: The Need for a Community Healing 5,000 Response
113 Department for Communities ANNUAL REPORT 2008 – 2009
Purpose of Grant Amount $ Inclusion and Integration Grants Program (IIGP)
Community First Grant funding 1,968
Community Vision Tales of times past 2,000
Edmund Rice Centre Harmony Week Project 1,888
Learning Centre Link Linking Communities Project 1,666
Milligan House Grant funding 1,985
Multicultural Community Grants Program
African Professionals of Australia Inc. Creating awareness in Australian - Africans about African 5,000 Professionals of Australia and Cancer Foundation of WA
Avon Valley Arts Society Inc. Dance of the Sheaf Children 4,610
Aweil Community Association in Western Australia Inc. Dinka Aweil Cultural Day Celebrations 1,500
Bangladesh Australia Association of Western Australia Inc. BAAWA Multicultural Harmony Week Festival 2,000 (BAAWA)
Bengali Association of Western Australia (BAWA) Indo Australian Cultural Festival 2008 2,500
Buddha's Light International Association of Western Australia Buddha Birthday Festival 2009 3,000 Inc.
Burundians Community in Western Australia Inc. Cross Cultural Workshop Project 2,500
Cadena Multicultural Association Inc. Multicultural Ding Dong Festival Celebrations 2009 3,000
City of Geraldton Greenough Geraldton Community Celebrations 2009 4,000
Croatian Choral Group 'Galeb' Inc. Community Performances promoting Croatian Culture & Heritage 2,500
Darlington Arts Festival Inc. Darlington Arts Festival 3,000
Eastern Region Employment and Community Services Inc. Skills Refresh Org of Aus Graduate Placement Project 9,970
Edmund Rice Camps for Kids (WA) Inc. Refugee Mini Camp Moore River 21st Sept 08 2,000
Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka Inc. The multicultural youth leadership development Project 20,000
Ethnic Schools Association of Western Australia Inc. Community Languages Australia - 2008 National Conference 5,000
Fremantle Multicultural Centre Inc. Driving practice Course Project 20,000
Geraldton Greenough Sunshine Festival Inc. Multicultural Showcase Project 5,000
Gortankaku Community Association of WA Inc. Welcome to Fullah New Arrivals from Maurtania 3,000
Gosnells Women's Health Service Inc. Multicultural Mothers support Group Project 9,958
Gowrie Community Services (WA) Inc. Soccer Community Connections 10,000
Harvey Main Street Inc. Harvey Harvest Festival 2,500
Intercultural Harmony Society Inc. Women's Multicultural Dinner Project 2,500
Jewish Cultural Foundation WA Inc. Towards Community Harmony: An Interfaith Conference 2,000
Karen Welfare Association of WA Inc. Seniors monthly gatherings and outings projects 4,000
Kulcha Multicultural Arts of WA Inc. Kulcha 25th Anniversary Celebrations 5,000
Kulcha Multicultural Arts of WA Inc. Fiesta Mexico 1,500
Lions Club of Jandakot Lakes Inc. South Pacific Festival 1,500
LMS Ministries Kalgoorlie/Boulder Multicultural Evening 2,000
Mirrabooka Senior High School Parents and Citizens Harmony Week 5,000 Association Inc.
Muslim Social & Sports Association (WA) Inc. Interfaith Sports for Peace 2,000
Nepali Association of Western Australia (NAWA) Inc. Nepali New Year Celebrations 1,500
Nuer Community Association of Western Australia Inc. Nuer Cultural Day Celebration 1,500
Organisation of Zambians Living in Western Australia Inc. Zambian National Day Celebration 2,500
Polish Community Council of Western Australia Inc. Annual Publication 2008 Project 800
Rumbek Community Welfare Association (RCWA) Inc. Rumbek Community Celebration Youth Activities 1,500
Russian Ethnic Community and Youth Development Russian in Australia 200th Year History Celebration 2,000
Saiva Maha Sabai of WA Inc. Thai Poosam and Thai Pongai Festival 1,500
Shire of Katanning Youth Harmony Festival 3,500
Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth Australia Inc. Diwali Celebrations 1,500
South Fremantle District Football Development Council Australian Rules Community Multicultural Carnival 3,000
St Mark and St George Coptic Orthodox Church Perth WA Inc. Cross Cultural Youth Camp 1,500
114 Department for Communities
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ The Australian Anglo Indian Association Inc. 20th Anniversary Celebration 2,000
The Bari Community of Western Australia Inc. Education Seminar on understanding Australian Values 2,000
The Coptic Orthodox Church of Western Australia Inc. Community Day Celebrations St Mary Feast 1,000
The Islamic Council of WA Islam Connect 2,000
The Kenyan Community of Western Australia Inc. The Kenyan Annual Ball 2008 2,500
The Russian Social Club of WA Inc. Russian Social Club of WA's tenth anniversary Ball 1,500
The Temple of Fine Arts Inc. Swan Festival of Lights 4,000
The West Australian Quilter's Association WA's Connect Quilt Project - Harmony 2009 Project 14,000
United Maori Cultural Association of WA Inc. Polynesian Festival 2008 2,000
Vietnamese Community in Western Australia Inc. Tet Festival Vietnamese Lunar New Year 2009 2,000
Zonta Club of Perth Northern Suburbs Inc. Safety seminars for Refugee women 2,000
Harmony Grants
Adopt-A-School Association Inc. Assistance with Harmony Week 400
Association for the Blind Inc Harmony Week 2009 364
Australian Asian Association Multicultural Folk Festival 10,000
Casa Mia Montessori Community School Inc. Harmony Week 2009 400
Dutch Society Neerlandia of WA Inc. Connect World Village 2009 400
Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka Harmony Week Project 1,888
Fairbridge Festival Harmony Week 2009 400
Girl Guides Western Australia Inc. Harmony Week 2009 364
ISHAR - Multicultural Women's Health Centre Inc. Harmony Week 2009 400
Islam-Australia Inc. Connect World Village 400
Karen Welfare Association of WA Inc. Harmony Week 2009 400
KULCHA Connect World Village 2009 400
Latin American Cultural Association Harmony Week Stall 400
LHMU – Aust Liquor, Hospitality & Misc Harmony Week 2009 400
Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre Inc. Harmony Week 2009 400
Mrs Violetta Sukoski / Mrs Sally Bower Macedonian Connection 400
Murdoch University Guild of Students Harmony Week 2009 364
National Council of Women of WA Inc. Harmony Week 2009 400
Nepali Assoc. of WA Inc. Harmony Week 2009 - Connect World Village 400
Save the Children Fund Australia Harmony Week 2009 400
Seniors Recreation Council of WA Connect at World Village - Burswood 400
Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth WA Harmony Week 2009 400
Sts Martha & Mary Orthodox Welfare Harmony Week 2009 400
Turkish Australian Culture House Inc. Supplying cultural and historical display at Connect World Village 400 15/3/09
United Nations Association of Australia Harmony Week Connect World Village 400
Multicultural Interests Sponsorships
Celebrate WA WA Week 2008 Proclamation Day Citizens Breakfast 3,000
Ethnic Communities Council of WA Inc. Refugee and Immigrant Women Setting the Social Inclusion Agenda 10,000
West Australian-German Business Association Inc. In Unision 2008 European Gala 2,000
West Australian-German Business Association Inc. Unision Star Gala 2,000
Youth Development Holiday Program Jan 2009
Anglicare WA To run two camps that will engage street-present or homeless 'at risk' 2,000 young people in various activities
Armadale, Gosnells and Districts Youth Resources Inc. To run a program consisting of centre based and outdoor activities 1,500
Australian Red Cross To run a program which aims to provide an alternative recreation 2,000 program and a safe, culturally sensitive environment for Aboriginal young people
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Purpose of Grant Amount $
AWESOME Arts Australia Ltd. To run an interactive dance, sound and media project called "Make 2,000 Your Move"
Ballajura Youth and Community Venture Inc. To hold a a four–day holiday program which will provide physical and 1,000 mental challenges in a supportive social environment
City of Belmont To engage young people in outdoor physical activities 1,000
City of Mandurah To run an educational school holiday program 1,500
City of Wanneroo To hold a school holiday program run from the Clarkson Youth Centre 1,000
City of Wanneroo To hold a school holiday program run from the Wanneroo Youth 700 Centre
City of Wanneroo To hold a school holiday program run from the Hainsworth Youth 1,000 Centre in Girrawheen Collie PCYC To run an educational school holiday program 1,000
Escare Inc. To run a surfing workshop 1,500
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centres Inc. - To provide local 'at risk' youth with activities such as movies, crabbing, 1,400 Fremantle Branch ten pin bowling, go-karting and indoor rock climbing
Heirisson Island Tournament Water Ski Club Inc. To offer disadvantaged young people the opportunity to experience 1,000 water skiing during the school holidays
Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation To host a training program to develop two youth Futsal Soccer teams 2,000 to be entered into the National Championship in Canberra in January 2009
Northcliffe Family Centre The opening of the new skate park and subsequent activities 1,500
Nyoongar Sports Association To run coaching and mentoring sporting clinics run by high profile 2,000 athletes from sports such as AFL, hockey, netball and traditional games
Quinninup Community Association Inc. To provide activities within the community 2,000
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Take local young people on a trip to paintball in Bunbury 600
Shire of Derby/West Kimberley To host a camp in Broome 2,000
Shire of Dowerin To host an orienteering event for the youth of Dowerin 1,000
Shire of Katanning To run a school holiday activity program for teenagers that comprises 1,000 a range of activities that will be physically and mentally challenging while encouraging social interaction
Shire of Laverton To run a four–day camp to Niagara Dam for local youth 2,000
Stirling Skills Training Inc. To engage young people within the City of Wanneroo to design and 1,000 create urban art/murals as a means of connecting them to their community
Stirling Skills Training Inc. To engage young people within the City of Gosnells to design and 1,000 create urban art/murals as a means of connecting them to their community
Stirling Skills Training Inc. To engage young people within the City of Canning to design and 1,000 create urban art/murals as a means of connecting them to their community
The Esther Foundation To host a holiday program camp which will include activities such as 1,500 trail hiking, snorkelling, painting and photography workshops, surf tuition, canoeing, horse riding and drama
Town of Port Hedland To run a five–day hip hop workshop at the local Recreation Centre 1,500
Town of Vincent To run band development workshops during the January school 1,500 holiday period
WA Disabled Water Ski Club To encourage physically and/or mentally disabled youth to engage in 2,000 water skiing
Walpole Community Resource Telecentre To provide a holiday program that will give youth access to amenities 1,000 not available within the remote community
WANSLEA Family Services Inc. To run a camp for the children of parents with mental illness 2,000
Warnbro Community Church of Christ To host the 'Summer Survivor Series' holiday program. Students will 1,000 be placed in four teams to complete activities across the week
Waroona Community Centre Inc. To offer alternative activities for young people to give them the 1,000 opportunity to access a fun informative program
Youth/Cadets grants
7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Cadets WA Funding 35,940
Albany Secondary Education Support Ctr Cadets WA Funding 3,175
Armadale Christian College Cadets WA Funding 26,700
Atwell College Cadets WA Funding 9,675
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Purpose of Grant Amount $
Aust Navy Cadets Wa Hq Cadets WA Funding 18,120
Australian Army Cadet Headquarters Cadets WA Funding 57,409
Australind Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 19,075
Balga Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 70,900
Ballajura Community College Cadets WA Funding 20,000
Beverley District High School Cadets WA Funding 4,550
Bridgetown High School Cadets WA Funding 20,525
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Cadets WA Funding 6,579
Canning Vale College Cadets WA Funding 14,600
Cannington Community College Cadets WA Funding 11,025
Cannington Community Education Support Ctr Cadets WA Funding 20,475
Career Enterprise Centre Cadets WA Funding 10,100
Carmel Adventist College Secondary Cadets WA Funding 2,275
Catholic Agricultural College Cadets WA Funding 8,225
Cecil Andrews Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 25,825
Central Midlands Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 14,000
Christ Church Grammar Cadets WA Funding 27,900
Clarkson Community High School Cadets WA Funding 24,325
Clontarf Aboriginal College Cadets WA Funding 3,375
Coodanup Community College Cadets WA Funding 6,075
Cornerstone Christian College Cadets WA Funding 28,575
Corrigin District High School Cadets WA Funding 7,500
Darkan District High School Cadets WA Funding 3,775
Duncraig Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 41,325
Ellenbrook Christian College Cadets WA Funding 24,050
Emmanuel Catholic College Cadets WA Funding 17,600
Esperance Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 27,225
Exmouth District High School Cadets WA Funding 8,125
Geographe Education Support Centre Cadets WA Funding 11,375
Geraldton Secondary College Cadets WA Funding 16,725
Goldfields Baptist College Cadets WA Funding 19,425
Greenwood Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 25,800
Hamilton Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 17,625
Hardy, Joshua Cadets WA Funding 1,100
Jerramungup District High Cadets WA Funding 5,175
John Forrest Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 10,150
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Cadets WA Funding 31,325
Jurien District High School Cadets WA Funding 11,525
Kalamunda Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 10,250
Kalbarri District High School Cadets WA Funding 5,625
Kambalda West District High School Cadets WA Funding 6,225
Katanning Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 5,700
Kingsway Christian College Cadets WA Funding 25,100
Kinross College Cadets WA Funding 43,725
Kolbe Catholic College Cadets WA Funding 14,300
Lake Grace District High School Cadets WA Funding 5,800
Lake Joondalup Baptist College Cadets WA Funding 3,875
Lakeland Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 14,675
Leonora District High School Cadets WA Funding 5,100
Lockridge Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 2,075
Mandurah Senior College Cadets WA Funding 52,850
Manjimup Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 11,300
Maranatha Christian College Cadets WA Funding 9,025
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Purpose of Grant Amount $
Margaret River Snr High School Cadets WA Funding 7,625
Meekatharra District High School Cadets WA Funding 15,000
Melville Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 4,700
Mercy College Cadets WA Funding 12,700
Merredin Shs Cadets WA Funding 1,350
Mindarie Senior College Cadets WA Funding 59,850
Mirrabooka Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 2,275
Mount Barker Community College Cadets WA Funding 2,000
Mt Lawley Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 35,150
Mt Magnet District High School Cadets WA Funding 3,325
Mullewa District High School Cadets WA Funding 3,375
Mundaring Christian College Cadets WA Funding 45,925
Newman Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 8,025
Newton Moore Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 20,800
Northam Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 20,650
Northampton District High School Cadets WA Funding 7,000
Ocean Reef Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 51,475
Onslow Primary School Cadets WA Funding 4,025
Pcyc State Office - Western Australia Police Cadets WA Funding 75,375
Phoenix West Vocational College Cadets WA Funding 3,450
Ravensthorpe District High School Cadets WA Funding 15,375
Rockingham Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 8,875
Roleystone District High School P&C Cadets WA Funding 10,775
Rossmoyne Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 11,475
Scotch College Cadets WA Funding 15,100
Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar School Cadets WA Funding 21,900
St John Ambulance Australia (Wa) Inc Cadets WA Funding 82,500
Swan Christian College Cadets WA Funding 15,750
Swan Valley Anglican Community School Cadets WA Funding 5,850
Swan View Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 7,825
Thornlie Christian College Cadets WA Funding 24,375
Tom Price Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 17,275
Toodyay District High School Cadets WA Funding 15,400
Tranby College Cadets WA Funding 3,150
Wagin District High School Cadets WA Funding 5,750
Warnbro Community High School Cadets WA Funding 24,125
Waroona District High School Cadets WA Funding 14,025
Warwick Senior High School Cadets WA Funding 3,675
Wesley College Cadets WA Funding 2,425
Wongan Hills District High School Cadets WA Funding 14,150
Wongutha Caps Cadets WA Funding 24,125
Woodvale Snr High School Cadets WA Funding 38,850
Wyalkatchem District High School Cadets WA Funding 4,725
York District High School Cadets WA Funding 49,375
Yulebrook College Cadets WA Funding 5,600
National Youth Grants
9ine Lives Youth Art Studio 'NYW - 9ine Lives Zine 500
Albany PCYC 'HOMEBREWE @ 77 on Sanford 900
Albany Surf Lifesaving Club 'Day on the Beach’ project 800
ATLAS (Access to Leisure & Sport) 'Spin Out’ Basket Ball event 800
Avon Valley Arts 'National Youth Week Community Youth Arts Expo 900
Ballajura Youth & Community Venture Inc. 'New Location, New Youth Centre, New Faces event 900
118 Department for Communities
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ Bare Naked Theatre Company Inc.. 'Make a Move’ Upstage 900
Billy Dower Youth Centre - City of Mandurah Moving Forward with Art project 890
Broome Youth Support Group 'Make a Move’ - Youth in Charge 375
Bullsbrook Neighbourhood Centre Bullsbrook Community Fair - Teen Zone 900
Burdekin - Youth In Action Inc. 'Make a Move’ - Youth In Charge 375
Christmas Island Neighbourhood Centre Christmas Island Amazing Race for Teens 900
City of Albany - Youth Advisory Council 2009 YAC Youth Forum 652
City of Belmont Make a Move Youth Festival 500
City of Geraldton-Greenough Geraldton: Move It! 900
City of Gosnells 'Show Us Ya Skills’ project 900
City of Joondalup 'Outbreak - Break Dancing Competition 900
City of Stirling Movie Marathon event 972
City of Wanneroo Clarkson Youth Centre Open Day 2009 750
City of Wanneroo City of Wanneroo Youth Festival 900
Collie Family Centre Make a Move, Create your song project 900
COMPARI (Community Mobilisation for the Prevention of 'CHANCE’ project 350 Alcohol Related Injury Inc.)
Goldfields Esperance GP Network 'Art I Healthy Roadtrip 900
Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre Inc. Make a Move Harvey - Skating on Air 900
Jurien Bay Youth Group Inc. Make a Move and Learn to Groove 900
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc. Make a Move - Youth in Charge 900
Koorda Telecentre Koorda Kids – Make a Move 200
Lake Grace Youth Advisory Council (YAC) under the auspices Creative Make-Up Artistry Workshop 900 of Lake Grace Development Association
Multicultural Arts of WA Inc. Trading as KULCHA A Cape Town journey - behind the scenes video presentation by the 900 young people of Kwinana
National Ethnic & Multicultural Broadcasters Council Radioactive Multicultural Youth Broadcasters forum 09 900
Norseman Telecentre Make a Move Sports Week 675
PCYC Geraldton Skateboarding and BMX workshop 900
Perth Basketbal Association Inc. Indigenous and non-indigenous Basketball Development Day 900
Propelarts National Youth Week Launch Event 10,000
Remida Perth Inc. Youth Tree @ Headquarters Festival 900
Save the Children Australia SNAKEFEST: Kununurra Sexual Health Project Launch 900
Shire of Ashburton Onslow’s Got Talent 400
Shire of Augusta Margaret River Race of the Radicals 900
Shire of Boyup Brook Make a Move - Mural Workshop 900
Shire of Dardanup Moving Forward - Talk 'n' Tucker 800
Shire of Denmark Denmark Youth Fest 09 900
Shire of East Pilbara Marble Bar Youth Experience 900
Shire of Goomalling Youth Week Disco 800
Shire of Halls Creek Focus on Halls Creek 900
Shire of Irwin Youth Concert 900
Shire of Katanning KA Dance Party - 'Make a Move', Bust a Groove' 900
Shire of Kondinin Hyden and Kulin Mobile Laser Skirmish 450
Shire of Kulin Hyden and Kulin Mobile Laser Skirmish 450
Shire of Merredin Teen Physical Activity Expo 900
Shire of Moora Moora Youth Forum & Expo 900
Shire of Morawa Pick a Sport project 300
Shire of Mount Magnet Make a Move Fun Day 900
Shire of Nannup Make a Move Into Golf 500
Shire of Northam Make a Move - Make a Difference 900
Shire of Pingelly Make a Move & Save a Mate 900
Shire of Roebourne Make a Grove 900
Shire of Waroona Drum to the Beat – Make a Move 900
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ South City Church Dodge Ball Tournament 900
Stand By Me Youth Services Altone Community Youth Festival 900
The Escape Youth Group 'Movin' on Together 900
The Great Southern Youth Factor Festival including football, basketball and video games 900
The Smith Family Make a Move in Mirrabooka 900
Town of Cambridge Youth Mental Health Project 900
Town of Kwinana Youth Service National Youth Week Kwinana Youth Showcase Event 900
Town of Mosman Park Skateboarding and BMX workshop 900
Town of Narrogin Narrogin Youth Make a Move 900
Town of Vincent Vincent Youth Festival 900
Tura New Music Moving Up the Foodchain: Foodchain in Forrest Place 900
Unitingcare West - True Colours Dining for Diversity 675
Western Careers Alliance Inc. Dreaming Inside the Square 900
Wyalkatchem Children & Youth Group Making Moves in the Wheatbelt 900
YMCA of Perth Youth and Community Services Western Australia Youth Parliament Regional Development Program 900
YMCA Youth Headquarters Interactive Aerosol Art workshop 900
YMCA Youth Mobile Service Mobile Service 250
Youth Affairs Council of WA YACWA Youth Sector Community BBQ 900
Youth Involvement Council National Youth Week Celebrations 900
Youth Development Holiday Program April and July 2009
9 Lives Youth Art Studio To conduct a clay car making workshop 500
Albany Youth Support Association To run a range of physical activities and encouraging disadvantaged 1,000 and at risk youth to participate
Anglicare WA To run a range of recreational fishing and water activities and 2,000 engaging young people crisis accommodation services
Arafmi Mental Health Carers and Friends To conduct a modelling and personal development workshop 1,000
Armadale, Gosnells and District Youth Resources To run of centre based and outdoor activities 2,000
Avon Valley Arts To run 'can do' attitude by mentoring workshops 1,000
Awesome Arts Australia Students will be involved in creating sculptures and paintings out of a 1,000 medium that is food
Ballajura Youth and Community Venture To run a five day holiday program for young people in Ballajura 1,000
Bantus Capoeira Australia To introduce youth to copoeira, a Brazilian Martial Art and Dance 1,000
Bare Naked Theatre Company To run workshops which will teach basic acting and communication 2,000 skills
Billy Dower Youth Centre To hold an activities excursion based program designed to provide "at 2,000 risk" young people with a fun, challenging, age specific and safe program
Broome Aboriginal Media Association Aboriginal Corporation To run a week long activity with secondary school age children 1,000 introducing them to the world of digital multimedia
Broome Aboriginal Media Association Aboriginal Corporation To run a computer games competition that will run for approx 3 hours 1,000 a day
Broome Youth Support Group Working with young females, deliver 7 Social and Emotional Well- 1,900 being workshops
Bunbury Community and Child Care Association To run a self defence program that will improve self esteem, personal 1,900 development and encourage social skill building of young people
Champion Lakes Boating Club To provide young people with Kayaking sessions 800
City of Belmont To engage Belmont young people by inviting them to participate in 1,000 outdoor activities to assist young people in building on their life skills through new experience
City of Belmont To provide opportunities for young people to participate in a variety of 1,000 activities that allows them to develop their artistic abilities, build on their life skills as well as exposing them to other cultures
City of Bunbury To provide local youth with great opportunities that increase their 2,000 friendship circles, test their fears, get them active and avoid regional isolation
City of Canning To provide activities for young people including indoor rock climbing, 400 movies and timezone
City of Joondalup To run a Anchors Youth Action Program 2,000
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ City of Stirling To provide young people aged 13 to 17 years of age a fun, innovative 1,250 school holiday program
City of Swan To make excursions and social activities available and accessible to 1,300 young people in Ellenbrook and surrounding areas
City of Wanneroo To hold centre based operations that will provide structured activities 1,260 such as art and crafts, cooking, multimedia, and sports
City of Wanneroo To hold centre based operations that will provide structured activities 1,350 such as art and crafts, cooking, multimedia, and sports
Collie Police and Youth Centre Cooking workshops for young people 1,750
Cullacabardee Aboriginal Corporation To provide positive and challenging activities to increase the young 2,600 peoples self esteem, confidence and leadership skills
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centre To hold a holiday program for youth aged from 13-17 years of age 500 with activities such as basketball, pool, skateboarding and BMX, soccer, abseiling, movies and various life skill classes
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centre To conduct a Youth Camp to Rottnest Island 1,300
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centre To run excursions that will promote active participation in physical 1,000 activity, positive social interaction, building self esteem and personal development
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centre To provide recreational based activities that target "at risk" youth in 1,350 the local area
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centre To run excursions that will promote active participation in physical 1,000 activity, positive social interaction, building self esteem and personal development
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centres To provide a holiday program for youth aged from 13-17 years of age 500 with activities such as basketball, pool, skateboarding and BMX, soccer, abseiling, movies and various life skill classes
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centres To conduct a camp to Moripi Station in the Goldfields Region and 2,000 participate in various exercises
Federation of Police and Community Youth Centres To run a five day program for youth at the Gosnells Police and 800 Community Youth Centre
Gingin District Telecentre To hold a range of activities for young people 590
Gumtree Christian Fellowship To hold a range of activities to improve the self esteem of young 1,100 people by providing activities that are challenging
Impact Catholic Ministry To run a three day conference that will involve various activities that 1,000 motivate young people to be active and behave positively Jigalong Community To hold a holiday sports activities for the youth of Jigalong 1,750
Jurien Bay Youth Group To assemble a group approx 10-15 teenagers to participate in a 1,700 physical, mental and moral team challenge
Kellerberrin District Telecentre To run the Kellerberrin Telecentre Youth Development Program 1,950
Kununurra Agricultural Society To present a circus skills activities workshop 1,782
Langford Aboriginal Association To run a cultural camp that will reinforce specific skills such as 1,200 personal accountability, leadership, team work, mutual respect, healthy lifestyle, conflict resolution, and handling peer pressure and other difficult situations
Local Information Network Karratha To run the keys for life pre driver program approx 10 hours over 5 650 days
Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre To run four leadership workshops 620
Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre To offer free swimming lessons to CaLD youth 1,650
Mt Barker Progress Association To run a camp at "Camp Quarenup" in Albany 1,000
Mt Barker Progress Association To run a range of activities at the Drop in centre for the youth of Mt 1,000 Barker
Mullewa Shire Council To run a fishing program for 12 secondary aged youth from Mullewa to 220 Geraldton to participate in a fishing program held by the fisheries department teaching beach fishing skills
Mullewa Shire Council To run the Ten Pin Bowling program 600
Newman Youth Service To provide a range of positive recreational and learning activities for 4,000 young people during the school holiday period
Northcliffe Family Centre To provide a range of activities to youth during the school holidays 2,000
Parkerville Children and Youth Care To run the "Young Men's Adventure Camp 3,290
Pemberton Youth Zone To organise an excursion for 10-15 young people in Pemberton 320
Perth Basketball Association To conduct an afternoon of positive activity wherein indigenous and 2,000 non-indigenous youth are provided basketball training in a development program
Quairading Youth Centre To run a two day camp for the youth of Quairading 1,000
Riding for the Disabled Assoc WA To run a day camp for disadvantaged secondary students 2,000
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire To undertake a series of holiday activities for all young people 500
Shire of Augusta Margaret River To run a project that correlates directly with required objectives 2,100 through the provision of drug and alcohol free outdoor leisure and recreational activities
Shire of Boyup Brook To run workshops through percussion rhythms 900
Shire of Boyup Brook To run an event of activities 510
Shire of Bridgetown - Greenbushes To run a Surfing School Camp 1,000
Shire of Bridgetown - Greenbushes To run a range of activities for young people 400
Shire of Capel To give a range of various activities over the school holidays 2,400
Shire of Corrigin To run a two–day motor cycle development workshop 1,000
Shire of Corrigin To run the Perth Observatory - Night of the Stars program 860
Shire of Dardanup To run a program involving in team building activities, project 591 planning/visioning, developing cultural awareness, building self- esteem and participating in positive leisure and recreational activities
Shire of Denmark To hold a series of workshops throughout the school holidays 2,400
Shire of East Pilbara To involve youth from the towns of Marble Bar and Nullagine to attend 1,500 a "Christmas in July Camp" in Newman
Shire of East Pilbara 'To provide the youth of Nullagine the opportunity for risk taking 500 behaviour in a team building atmosphere
Shire of Halls Creek Media workshop for the youth of Halls Creek 1,500
Shire of Katanning To run a School Holiday Activity Program for teenagers 1,000
Shire of Kondinin To take 20 children aged between 12 to 17 years on an excursion to 800 the Canning River Regional Park
Shire of Kondinin To take 20 children aged 12-17 years on an excursion to Perth to visit 885 The Maze
Shire of Kulin To bring the mobile climbing wall to the town of Kulin 1,350
Shire of Lake Grace To hold the Freestyle Skate BMX workshops within the Roe District 1,550 over a 3 day period
Shire of Lake Grace To run a motor cycle development clinic 1,000
Shire of Manjimup To offer a range of activities to secondary school students over the 1,116 July Holidays
Shire of Manjimup To provide kite making and flying workshops over two days called 1,116 'The World on a String' school holiday activity Shire of Merredin To run a series of BMX coaching workshops followed by a competition 1,500 and freestyle demonstration in conjunction with the opening of the new Youth Shelter
Shire of Mount Magnet To run a 5 day camp to Perth designed to enable them to experience 1,300 a range of recreational activities Shire of Pingelly To provide a range of activities designed to engage teenagers in roles 500 which give them opportunity to take risks in a safe and protected environment
Shire of Pingelly To encourage, challenge and educate teenage Indigenous girls in a 1,000 series of workshop activities that include goal setting, grooming and deportment, make-up/skincare, drug, alcohol and sexual disease education
South Perth Church of Christ To run excursions and in centre activities for young people 1,180
Stand by Me Youth Services The project will support 5 disadvantaged young people participating in 880 a two day/one night camping trip
Stand by Me Youth Services To run a program called 'Good Life Choices' 900
Swan City Youth Services To hold a series of day outings 1,000
The Amanda Young Foundation Ltd To hold a four–day residential Youth Summit 1,000
The Boys Brigade of Western Australia State seniors camp 500
The Escape Youth Group To hold a youth program consisting of a number of workshops based 1,275 on arts, culture, dance and life skills
The Escape Youth Group To develop individual and group leadership qualities with youth 1,275 between the ages of 13 to 17
The Federation of WA Police and Citizens Youth To run a range of activities for young people 2,000
The Girls Brigade of Western Australia State Seniors camp 500
The Great Southern Factor To launch a youth based film and media workshop 500
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth To hold an activity where young people will turn a vacant area into a 1,500 blooming garden
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth To hold a range of activities for young people to experience 1,000 workshops and programs
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ Town of Narrogin To hold activities that will be designed to have potential to enhance 2,400 self esteem and improve personal development in young people
Town of Vincent To run archery, indoor rock climbing, mad science and special FX 600 makeup during the July School Holidays
United Wise Women Warriors Association Inc. To run a series of activities in the April school holidays. 1,150
UnitingCare West True Colours will facilitate BodyThink: a one day self esteem and body 600 image workshop
Walpole Community Resource Telecentre To run a range of activities during the April School Holidays 790
Walpole Community Resource Telecentre To run a range of activities during the July School Holidays 800
WANSLEA Family Services To run a range of activities 1,200
Warnbro Community Church of Christ To run a holiday program that will connect students into four teams 1,000 and take them through a mix of in-house games and excursions in a week long fun competition
Waroona Community Centre To run a series of excursions 2,000
Wyalkatchem Children and Youth Group To run art workshops with a group of young people 900
Youth Involvement Council To provide cooking lessons, art workshops and recreational activities 1,000 at the Lawson street youth centre
Youth Grants WA Small Grants
Atlantis Productions Inc. To produce a musical play called 'The Adventures of Peter Pan'. 3,250
Central Area Regional Training Scheme Inc. To recruit Indigenous school leavers and 'at risk' youth into a work 5,000 ready program
City of Fremantle To bring the YMCA mobile youth bus to the Fremantle area 5,000
City of Geraldton-Greenough Youth Concert - 2009 Australia Day 1,700
City of Mandurah To run a music program for young people within the peel region 2,500
City of Nedlands 'Community Art Youth Engagement Program, Urban Art Project' 3,500
City of South Perth To run to the 'As We See It' youth film making project 5,000
City of Stirling To the run Stirling 'Youth Leadership Camp 1,000
Constable Care Child Safety Foundation Promotional items 2,360
Denmark Arts Council Inc. To run a series of art workshops 3,500
Great Southern Employment Development Committee Inc. To run a 10–week youth development workshop 4,600
International Association for Human Values (Australia) Ltd. To run a capacity building youth forum 4,000
Jobs South West Inc. To run life skills workshops for young Indigenous women aged 4,600 between 12-25
Joint Commonwealth Societies Council of WA Leadership Forum 2,540
Kimberley Health To run the 'Cherish Our Chicks' program 5,000
Kununurra Amateur Theatre Society To run a one night musical community event 2,500
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Contribution towards the Financial and Social Impact Assessment 20,000
Mission Australia To run the 'Cherish Our Chicks' program 5,000
Mt Barker Aboriginal Progress Association To run a series of Hip Hop and health promotion workshops within 4,984 their community
Mt Lawley Local Drug Action Groups For the Kalbarri Youth Advisory Council to run workshops that will 2,500 provide young people with the skills to plan, organise and run a major youth event
Propelarts Inc. 'Me in My world' project 5,000
Relationships Australia WA INC. (RAWA) To run culturally relevant and meaningful workshops for Indigenous 3,500 youth Remida Perth Inc To run the Youth Tree — Youth Organisations Uniting through 5,000 Thought, Re-Use, Experimentation and Engagement project
Shire of Capel Youth Advisory Councils To purchase a portable public address system and portable shelter to 2,500 be used at youth facilitated events
Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup To implement the 'Choose Respect' initiative in the community 3,000
Shire of Goomalling To run the 'Streetwise' skateboarding clinics 2,500
Shire of Kalamunda Kalamunda Youth Bush Poles Project 5,000
Shire of Kalamunda Mixtape Youth Director Program 1,000
Shire of Katanning To run' Work Readiness workshops' 5,000
Shire of Katanning To establish Katanning Youth Theatre Project 2,412
Shire of Laverton To run the 'Wii Get Fit in Lavo' program 3,700
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ Shire of Toodyay Toodyay StreetWise Skateboarding Clinics 3,108
The Conservation Council To form Mulgara's Youth Advisory Council 5,000
The Escape Youth Group Inc. To host Run to Freedom - Health development program 3,650
The Esther Foundation To run an environmental outreach program for high school students 5,000
Volunteering WA To run a workshop "Step into Volunteering" 3,390
Westonia Telecentre To host the 'Skate Park Leadership Demonstration' workshops 5,000
Youth Grants WA Special Project
Armadale Youth Resources To run the 'Arise and Shine' program. 20,000
Boddington Old School Inc. To run the 'RESTART -Youth Arts Access Program'. 35,000
Eastern Goldfields YMCA 'MYSLIDE (Motivating Youth through Sport and Leadership Initiatives 30,000 to Develop Excellence)' program
Midland Police & Community Youth Centres To run the 'Girls Taking Charge' program 14,230
Save the Children Australia (SCA) To run the 'Saving the Snake - the Rehabilitation of the Wyndham 35,000 Youth Precinct' project
Shire of Denmark To engage 'at risk', disengaged and other local young people in skill 11,352 building and youth culture activities
WA Basketball Federation Inc. To provide workshops and basketball competitions 35,000
Youth Grants WA Sponsorship Grants
Celebrate WA To hold a WA Week 'Celebration of Our Youth' event 10,000
City of Swan 'Getting Ahead' project 5,600
Eastern Goldfields YMCA 'Youth 4 Youth Community Mentor Training Program' 9,918
Manjimup Family Centre To hold a youth concert featuring a major Perth band during the 5,000 Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival
Meerilinga Young Children's Foundation Inc. Children’s Week 2009 10,000
Newman YMCA Inc. To create a youth forum in conjunction with the East Pilbara Shire and 8,900 local stakeholders
Community Service Grants Community Service Grants
Australia Day Council of WA Australian of the Year Tours of Honour, Student Citizen Awards and 57,799 Rejoice Australia Programs
Boystown Limited The Western Australian Support Service to Kids Help Line 38,283
Eastern Goldfields YMCA Inc. Aspire Program 25,522
Fairbridge Western Australia Inc. Celebrating Opportunities of Life (COOL Program) 25,522
Guides Western Australia Inc. Development of Guides In WA 220,219
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Leeuwin Youth Development Program 76,567
The Boy's Brigade Western Australia Youth Activities Program 25,522
The Churches Commission On Education Inc. Chaplaincy Services In Government Schools 63,805
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (WA Division) The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program 66,039
The Girl's Brigade Western Australia Inc. Youth Activities Program 25,522
The Scout Association Of Australia WA Branch Developing of Scouting in WA Youth Leadership Program 220,129
Young Achievement Australia Business Skills Program 63,805
Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia Youth Development Program 165,894
Youth Focus Inc.. Youth Support and Counselling Program 198,116
Instructor Recognition Grants – Cadets WA 432 Grants to Individuals Cadets WA Instructor Recognition Awards 724,396
Charitable Bodies Grandfamilies Support Initiatives Grants
Wanslea Family Services Respite Program for Grandcarers’ project for grandparents who are 15,000 the primary carers for their grandchildren
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Purpose of Grant Amount $ Rebates paid to eligible seniors under the scheme. 18,397,050 Seniors Cost of Living Rebate
Capital Construction Grants The Farm Shop (WA) P/L Quairading Child Care Centre 1,271
Youth Coordinating Network Grants Department of Sport and Recreation Partnership with DSR for the SE Corridor CaLD Children and Youth 33,000 Sport and Recreation Project
Redress ex-gratia payments Interim payments made to Redress applicants under the scheme. 1,058,000
APPENDIX 2: FUNDED SERVICES
Service Funding
Service Name Amount $ Albany and Regional Volunteer Service 8,333 Carers Counselling Line 315,512 Carers Health Awareness & Retreats Program 222,372 Children Services Industry Support 181,233 Early Years Development Programs 69,946 Family and Community Support Services 4,286,274 Family Centre Management 1,205,023 Family and Domestic Violence Regional Coordination Responses 752,879
Grandcare Service 163,361 Home Visiting Services 317,868 Multicultural Interests Services 522,068 Intergenerational Playgroups Service 73,406 National Volunteer Police Checks Agreement 38,389 Occasional Care Program 595,462 Parenting – Aboriginal Early Years 584,468 Parenting – Parent Link Services 639,829 Parenting Services 2,324,461 QEII Seniors Resource Centre 92,886 Redress Support Services 1,818,757 Rights Centre for Older People 167,628 Statewide Volunteer Support Service 265,140 Support and Self Help Services 897,927 Vacation Care 4,171 Volunteer Resource Centres 354,034 Western Australian Council of Social Services General Service Agreement 460,652
YVolunteer Program 128,568
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APPENDIX 3: ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Seniors Ministerial Advisory Group (Commenced June 2009) Terms of reference • provide seniors and their representative bodies an avenue to directly express their ideas and concerns to the Minister for Seniors • consult regularly with relevant community organisations and individuals on matters relevant to seniors • provide advice on government policies and programs relevant to seniors • provide advice on matters relevant to seniors’ interests referred by the Minister or raised as a result of community consultation.
Membership Mrs June van de Klashorst JP Chair Mrs Joy Jeffes OAM Regional representative Mrs June Dunstan Metropolitan representative Mr John Ralph Smith-Gander Council of the Ageing Ms June MacDonald National Seniors Association Ms Margaret Thomas Retirees WA Mr Thomas Rollo Australian Institute of Retirees Ms Ruth Kershaw Older Women’s Network Mr John Slattery Seniors recreation Council Cr Helen Attrill Western Australian Local Government Association
Advisory Group on Family and Domestic Violence Prevention and Early Intervention Terms of Reference • review of existing evidence and evaluations on prevention and early intervention strategies in relation to family and domestic violence • clarification of the type and extent of further research and evaluation required to develop and deliver effective prevention and early intervention strategies • identification of opportunities and strategies to strengthen the evaluation and evidence base for prevention and early intervention strategies • consideration of the recommendations of the Review of the Western Australian ‘Freedom From Fear’ Campaign and advise on community education strategies and other prevention and early intervention strategies, including State and Federal Government initiatives • advise on community based prevention and early intervention strategies across a range of settings such as schools, workplaces, the health sector and the wider community, with particular attention to any relevant social policy settings • develop a clear set of recommendations and priorities for the next State Strategic Plan 2008–2011, with particular attention to Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Membership Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WA) School of Population Health, University of Western Australia School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University Men’s Advisory Network Multicultural Women's Advocacy Service Department of Education and Training Department for Health–Women and Newborn Health Services Men’s Advisory Network Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Survivors Against Violence Everywhere Drug and Alcohol Office Department for Child Protection Department of Corrective Services WA Police
Ethnic Youth Advisory Group (EYAG) of WA Terms of reference The primary role of EYAG is to provide input into government and non-government policies and programs. EYAG acts as an advisory and consultative body to state government agencies and non-government organisations.
Membership Mr Lem Baguot Ms Monika Dudek Ms Jenita Kinariwala
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Ms Barbara Nyein Ms Lisa Vo Ms Elizabeth Gashaw Ms Merindah Bairnsfather-Scott Ms Aring Elizabeth Jok Mr Michael Duku
Cadets WA Reference Group Terms of Reference • foster and promote the objectives of the Cadets WA program • ensure a high level of coordination and cooperation between the host organisations involved in the program • provide strategic advice on policy issues relating to the promotion and development of the program • ensure the needs of participating host agencies are met within the objectives and framework of the program • encourage the development of cadet training and related activities in the state.
Membership Ms Margaret Dawkins (Chair) Department for Communities Mr Shane Bluett Fire and Emergency Services Authority Sqn Ldr Rob Caldera Australian Air Force Cadets Mr Tony Chinnock Catholic Education Office Ms Jill Neave St John Ambulance Lt. Col Bob Barber Australian Army Cadets Mr Rich Weatherill Department of Environment and Conservation Mr Kevin Lange Association of Independent Schools of WA Lt Cdr Peter Martin Australian Navy Cadets Sgt Steve Olsen Western Australia Police Service Ms Wendy Moss Surf Life Saving WA Mr Robert Somerville AM Department of Education and Training Mr Kris Bench Australian Red Cross Ms Marline Lee Department for Communities (Executive Officer) Mr Geoff Hurren Department for Communities
Carers Advisory Council Terms of reference • report annually on: - the performance by reporting organisations of their obligations under the Carers Recognition Act 2004 - compliance or non-compliance by reporting organisations with the Act and - compliance or non-compliance by reporting organisations with the Carers Charter • work to advance the interests of carers and promote compliance by applicable organisations with the Carers Charter. • make recommendations to the Minister on fostering compliance by applicable organisations with the Carers Charter. • secure the views of carers on issues relating to their caring role and provide ongoing advice to the Minister on matters relating to carers. • provide information and support to the applicable organisations to assist them to comply with the Carers Charter. • ensure that all carers groups are represented, including younger carers, Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse carers and carers from rural and remote areas • report to the Minister for Seniors and Volunteering.
Membership Ms Lois Gatley (Chair) Ms Ellen Walker (Deputy Chair) Mr Allan Golledge Ms Clare Masolin Ms Vivienne Hansen Mr Charlie Rook Mr James McKiernan Ms Judy Waymouth Ms Khim Chooi Teo
The Ministerial Child Care Advisory Committee (Ceased February 2009)
Terms of reference • monitors local, state, national and international trends and issues impacting on child care and makes recommendations in relation to licensing and quality assurance to improve outcomes for children • promotes and advocates for the interests of children and parents in government decision making, policy, planning and practice related to child care and
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• advises and promotes good quality child care services as an integrated early years support and development strategy available to all children in Western Australia.
Membership Dr Cheryl Davenport (Chair) Community Development Consultant Ms Christine Cross Professional Association for School Aged Child Care Services Ms Odette Haley Pilbara TAFE Ms Jackie Murray Wheatbelt Organisation for Children’s Services Mrs Kathleen Pinkerton Yorganop Child Care Aboriginal Corporation Ms Patricia Rear Bright Futures Family Day Care Mr Rory Vassallo Child Care Association of WA Ms Gayle Heron Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union Ms Gudrun Benjamin CaLD Representative Ms Cora Ann Wilson Community Representative Ms Marcelle Psaltis-Saratsis Early Childhood Association of WA Dr Margaret Sims Edith Cowan University Ms Angela Corrigan Department of Health Ms Helen Creed Department for Communities
Survivors Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) (consumer advisory group) (Ceased December 2008) Terms of reference • provide advice on policy and practice issues which will improve outcomes for individuals who access domestic violence services • provide advice on policy and procedure in relation to domestic violence for government and non- government services • participate in projects which contribute to domestic violence policy and service development in government and non-government services.
Membership The committee consists of eight women members. As the members of this committee are survivors of domestic violence, there is a need to maintain confidentiality, so identifying details are not provided.
Family and Domestic Violence Senior Officers Group Terms of reference The purpose of the Family and Domestic Violence Senior Officers’ Group is to ensure a coordinated and strategic across-government response to the issue of family and domestic violence.
Membership Department for Communities Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department Department of the Attorney General Commonwealth Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) Department of Health Department for Child Protection Legal Aid Disability Services Commission Western Australian Police Service Department of Education and Training Department of Indigenous Affairs Department of Housing and Works Department of Corrective Services Drug and Alcohol Office
Indigenous Women’s Congress (Ceased June 2009)
Terms of reference • act as a forum to provide comprehensive and representative advice to the Minister for Women’s Interests on issues of interest and importance to Indigenous women • ensure the state government is properly informed of the views of Indigenous women in Western Australia on a wide range of issues • provide reports and recommendations to the Minister for Women’s Interests on matters of particular concern to women • establish and maintain effective communication with Indigenous women, relevant organisations and individuals
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• provide consumer feedback on relevant government programs and policies • promote equal opportunity for Indigenous women in access to services and facilities, employment, and participation in decision making and community activities • report annually to the Minister for Women’s Interests through the Office for Women’s Policy • establish and maintain cooperation with other advisory bodies and relevant machinery at state and Commonwealth levels with a view to coordination of effort and activities • work with the Office for Women’s Policy to progress strategies for Indigenous women in priority areas. • reports to the Minister for Women’s Interests.
Membership Ms Helen McNeair (Chair) Gascoyne/Murchison member Ms Ulli Corbett National Indigenous Women’s Advisory Group representative Ms Doris Eaton Pilbara member Ms Nancy Gordon Goldfields member Mrs Pat Kopusar Perth Member Ms June Oscar Kimberley member Ms Kerry Stack Wheatbelt member Mrs Oriel Green Perth member Ms Shirley Hansen Great Southern member Mrs Shirley Hayward South West member Ms Mary Gurgone Department for Communities (Ex Officio)
Women’s Advisory Network of Western Australia (Ceased June 2009)
Terms of reference • provide advice to the Minister for Women’s Interests and the Office for Women’s Policy (OWP) on priority issues in women’s interests • develop submissions for consideration by the Minister on priority issues in women’s interests • undertake consultation of member groups/organisations on priority issues in women’s interests • provide advice to the OWP and Minister on priority issues in women’s interests which include, but are not limited to, the OWP priority areas of Economic Independence; Safety and Justice; Leadership and Governance; and Gender Equality • abide by the Western Australian Government’s Code of Ethics which indicates minimum standards of conduct and integrity for the Western Australian Public Sector, with respect to justice, respect for persons and responsible care.
Membership Ms Angela Hartwig–Chair Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services Mrs Mary-Anne Bath People with Disabilities Ms Irina Cattalini Western Australia Council of Social Services Ms Kate Davis Community Legal Centres Association of WA Ms Roslyn Harley UnionsWA Dr Margaret Ker Council of Churches of Western Australia Ms Shameema Kolia Ethnic Communities Council Ms Marcia Kuhne Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ms Helen McNeair PSM Indigenous Women’s Congress Ms Sandra Norman Gay and Lesbian Community Services of WA Ms Judith Parker AM National Council of Women Ms Olga Ramasamy OAM Australian Asian Association of WA Ms Donna Marie Fahie Rural, Remote and Regional Women’s Network Ms Laura Money National Union of Students Ms Mary Gurgone Department for Communities (Ex Officio)
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APPENDIX 4: OFFICE LOCATIONS
Metropolitan Offices
Head Office Department for Communities Level 7 Dumas House 2 Havelock Street West Perth WA 6005 Phone 6217 8700 Fax 9324 2408
Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit 1st Floor, 111 Wellington Street East Perth WA 6005 Phone 6210 3333 Fax 6210 3300
Seniors Card and Seniors Information Service Level 1 Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth WA 6000 Phone 6217 8855 Fax 9226 4745
Parenting WA 28 Alvan Street Mt Lawley WA 6050 Phone 6279 1200 Fax 6279 1221
Redress WA Postal Address Locked Bag 6 West Perth WA 6872 Phone 1800 617 233 Fax 9477 4583
Fax 9351 0877 Armadale 145 Jull Street Cannington Rockingham 1 Armadale WA 6112 Brookman House 8 Leghorn Street Phone 9497 6555 25–27 Brookman Avenue Rockingham WA 6168 Fax 9497 6500 Langford WA 6147 Phone 9527 0100 Phone 9351 8266 Fax 9527 0101 Armadale Fax 9350 6076 Evelyn Gribble Centre Rockingham 1 Lot 94 Ninth Road Fremantle 1 Parmelia House Brookdale WA 6112 25 Adelaide Street 165 Gilmore Avenue Phone 9498 2620, 0409 204 Fremantle WA 6160 Kwinana WA 6167 429 Phone 9431 8800 Phone 9411 4600 Fax 9498 2621 Fax 9431 8803 Fax 9439 6974
Balcatta Midland 1 Rockingham/Kwinana 334 Albert Street 281 Great Eastern Highway Port Kennedy Family Activity Balcatta WA 6021 Midland WA 6056 Centre Phone 9440 0011 Phone 9274 9411 5-9 Clipper Drive Fax 9440 5175 Fax 9250 1779 Port Kennedy WA 6172 Phone 9524 5658 Cannington 1 Midvale Fax 9524 5136 Mason Bird Building Unit 2 Cnr Lake and Grose Avenue 42 Mathoura Street Warwick 1 Cannington WA 6107 Midvale WA 6056 Unit 7 Warwick Commercial Phone 9351 0888 Phone 9274 1666 Centre 8 Dugdale Street Mirrabooka 1 Warwick WA 6024 1 6 Ilkstone Place Phone 9246 6111 DfC staff co-located with Mirrabooka WA 6061 Fax 9246 6112 Department for Child Phone 9344 9666 Protection staff at this Fax 9349 3074 location
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Regional locations
Albany 1 Kalgoorlie Albany Family House Maritana House Mount Magnet 219 North Road Cnr Boulder Road and 162 Hepburn Streeet Albany WA 6330 Cheetham Street Mt Magnet WA 6638 Phone 9841 0790 Kalgoorlie WA 6403 Phone 9963 4190 Fax 9842 8206 Phone 9022 0700
Fax 9021 6917 Mullewa Albany Shop 1 Youth Development Officer Kalgoorlie Lot 24 Jose Street 228-232 Stirling Street Kerspien House Mullewa WA 6330 Albany WA 6330 127 Piesse Street Phone 9841 1655 Boulder WA 6432 Fax 9842 3680 1 Phone 9093 2573 Narrogin
1 Fax 9093 4986 Government Building Broome Park Street 19 Coghlan Street 1 Karratha Narrogin WA 6312 Broome WA 6725 State Government Building Phone 9881 0123 Fax 9881 Phone 9192 1317 Cnr Searipple and Welcome 2040 Fax 9192 1541 Road
1 Karratha WA 6714 Northam Bunbury Phone 9185 0200 26 Gordon Street 80 Spencer Street Fax 9185 0222 Cnr. Gordon and Chidlow Bunbury WA 6230 Streets, Phone 9795 3068 1 Kununurra PO Box 396 Fax 9795 3069 Cnr Konkerberry Drive and Northam WA 6401
Messmate Way Phone 9622 0000 Bunbury Kununurra WA 6743 Fax 9622 3635 Eaton Family Centre Phone 9168 0333 Charter House Street 1 Fax 9168 3607 South Hedland Eaton WA 6232 st 1 Floor State Government PO Box 7074 1 Laverton Building Phone 9725 2622 Laver Place Cnr Brand and Tonkin Streets Fax 9725 2633 Laverton WA 6440 South Hedland WA 6722
1 Phone 9031 1104 Phone 9140 2433 Carnarvon Fax 9031 1306 Fax 9172 3351 Shop 6
Robinson Street 1 Mandurah/Peel Manjimup Carnarvon WA 6701 Corner Tuckey and Sutton Youth Development Officer Phone 9941 1244 Streets Lot 432 South West Highway Fax 9941 1905 Mandurah WA 6210 Manjimup WA 6258
Phone 9583 6688 Phone 9771 8930 Carnarvon Fax 9581 1126 Shop 3 Correia’s Arcade
6 Robinson Street Mandurah/Peel PO Box 19 Coodanup Family House Carnarvon WA 6701 54-56 McLaggan Turn Phone 9941 2105 Coodanup WA 6210 Fax 9941 1905 Phone 9583 7200
1 Fax 9586 1392 Collie
68 Wittenoom Street Manjimup Collie WA 6225 Youth Development Officer Phone 9734 1699 Lot 432 South West Highway Fax 9734 4266 Manjimup WA 6258
1 Phone 9771 8930 Geraldton
SGIO Building Moora 1st Floor Resource Centre 45 Cathedral Avenue 41 Clinch Street Geraldton WA 6530 Moora WA 6510 Phone 9965 9500 Phone 9651 1294 Fax 9921 7421 Fax 9651 1666
Geraldton Moora Spalding Family Centre 49 Dandaragan Street 75 Mitchell Street Moora WA 6510 Spalding WA 6530 1 Phone 9651 1100 Fax 9651 Phone 9923 1125 DfC staff co-locate with 1666 Fax 9923 1126 Department for Child
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APPENDIX 5: PUBLICATIONS
Department for Communities Who We Are, Research into Community Attitudes What We Do towards Elder Abuse in Western Australia Seniors, Carers and Volunteering Grandfamilies: a Resource Guide for Western Australian Grandparents Booklets, brochures and information Raising Grandchildren sheets The Economic Value of Volunteering in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Western Australia Seniors: Community Participation Seniors Week – celebrating life, WA Research Project 2006 Overview Seniors Awards 2009 Culturally and Linguistically Divers Seniors: Community Participation Women Research 2006 Report
Safety Advice for Seniors Booklets and brochures Active Ageing: your passport to a better Good practices in the assessment, skills life Topic Sheet 8 gap training and employment of Staying Mentally Healthy: Depression is overseas trained nurses not a normal part of ageing Topic Gender Analysis in Policy Sheet 7 Indigenous Womens Report Card 2005 Western Australia's Seniors Population Characteristics and Trends Topic Indigenous Womens Report Card 2006 Sheet 1 Summary Western Australia's Seniors an Asset, Not Women's Services Pocket Directory a Burden Topic Sheet 9 Women's Information – Womens Power – Carer Recognition – Progressing A brief history of the Women’s Compliance 2008 Information and Referral Exchange Carers Recognition Act 2004 – What does Women's Report Card Measuring it Mean for me? Women's Progress Update 2006 Carers Recognition – Building Tomorrow’s Grace Sydney Vaughan 1992 – 1984 A Partnerships Today – Report 2008 Profile Summary Sheet Superwomen – Women and Carers Recognition – Building Tomorrow’s Superannuation securing Your Future Partnerships Today – Report 2008 Recognition – Bringing Carers into Focus Children and Family Services Older People’s Rights Booklets and brochures There is No Excuse for Elder Abuse Services for Parents, Families and Transitions in Ageing Research Project Children Overview 2006 Report on Qualifications of the Child Care WA Seniors Discount Directory 2008–2010 Sector Western Australia 2008 Wellbeing in Older Age Active Participation of Children in Your Western Australia's Seniors Active Ageing Organisation Benchmark Indicators 2006 Summary Caterpillar Toothpaste Living Histories – A compilation of stories Praise Works Wonders Growth Charts by seniors remembering Western Australia in the 1950s
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Western Australian Safety and Accountability Family and Domestic Violence Audit of the Armadale Domestic Violence Intervention Project Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Life Support Making a Difference to Young Resources People Experiencing Violence A guide for Families, Friends and Neighbours Trouble at Home • Amharic The WA Family and Domestic Violence • Arabic Information Kit • Bahasa Indonesia • Chinese • Croatian • Dari Redress WA • English • Farsi • French Don’t let your suffering be forgotten • Khmer (Generic Brochure) • Kurdish Don’t let your suffering be forgotten • Polish (Kimberley Brochure) • Portuguese • Russian Don’t let your suffering be forgotten • Serbian (Pilbara Brochure) • Somali Don’t let your suffering be forgotten • Spanish • Swahili (Mid-west Brochure) • Vietnamese How to fill out the application form
Violence in the Family Youth Booklets and brochures • Amharic One Sky Many Paths Indigenous Youth • Arabic Leadership Program • Bahasa Indonesia Fit Mind – Fit Body & Soul Kit • Chinese • Croatian Feeling Winyarn • Dari Information and Support Pack for those • English concerned about someone who is • Farsi distressed or suicidal • French • Khmer Information and Support Pack for those • Kurdish concerned about someone who is • Polish distressed or suicidal CD Rom • Portuguese The Bumpy Yellow Brick Road – The • Russian journey from childhood to adulthood • Serbian • Somali Managing and Avoiding Debt: a Young • Spanish Person’s Guide • Swahili The Met Metropolitan Youth Services • Vietnamese Guide Z Card How to Deal with Domestic Violence DVD Young People and Alcohol Helpful African Communities Forum on Domestic Information for Parents Violence Report Barriers that Prevent Country Men from Leavers and the Law 2008 Accessing Domestic Violence Services CadetsWAY Cadets Better Than You Domestic Violence and the Workplace Training Imagine Manual Plastic Folder with Resources Cadets Better Than You Imagine Pack Evaluation of Perpetrator Programs for Mandatory and Voluntary Participants in Western Australia Literature Review on Models of Coordination and Integration of Service Delivery The Men's Project – Exploring Responses to Men Who are Victims or Perpetrators of Family and Domestic Violence
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APPENDIX 6: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) provides DfC with a range of corporate support services. In regard to the provision of these support functions the two departments have entered into a formal service level agreement (SLA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement articulates the need for the parties to the agreement to work cooperatively to achieve both the government’s objectives and the service needs of the DfC.
The agreement sets out, in specific and measurable terms, the services to be provided by the Provider (DCP). It also sets out the obligations of the Client (DfC) to support the delivery of those services.
The SLA seeks to:
• facilitate a spirit of partnership and cooperation between the Client and the Provider
• recognise that the parties have a mutual obligation to support the successful delivery of business services
• build a commitment to maintaining a strong long-term relationship
• define the corporate and business services to be supplied by the Provider to support the strategic direction of the Client.
• provide mechanisms for the prompt resolution of issues and problems.
The DCP provides a range of support services to the DfC to enable it meet its objectives. These include:
• human resource support services covering:
• personnel and payroll processing • occupational health and safety • workers compensation • recruitment and establishment support • labour relations management.
• financial and management accounting
• building and asset support services
• procurement support
• information communication technologies support services.
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APPENDIX 7: GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS
Accountable Authority Director General of the Department for Communities ADVIP Armadale Domestic Violence Intervention Project AEDI Australian Early Development Index AGPEI Advisory Group for Family and Domestic Violence Prevention and Early Intervention ASeTTS Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors Inc. ATSI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders CAC Carers Advisory Council CaLD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse CCL Carers Counselling Line CCLSU Child Care Licensing Standards Unit CCRCC Child Care Regulations Consultative Committee CGP Community Grants Program CHARP Carer Health Awareness and Retreats Program COAG Council of Australian Governments CRIO Community Relations Integration Officer CSIA Community Services Industry Awards DAIP Disability Access and Inclusion Plan DCD Former Department for Community Development DCP Department for Child Protection DG Director General DEC Department of Environment and Conservation DET Department of Education and Training DfC Department for Communities DIAC Department of Immigration and Citizenship DoCEP Department of Consumer and Employment Protection DoH Department of Health DPC Department of the Premier and Cabinet DPI Department of Planning and Infrastructure DSR Department of Sport and Recreation EAP Employee Assistance Program EECS Extra Edge Community Services EEO Equal Employment Opportunity FaHCSIA Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs FASD Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FDV Family and Domestic Violence FINWA Family Inclusion Network of Western Australia FTE Full-time equivalent HSIRT Human Services Industry Roundtable ICF Indigenous Children and Family Centre ICT Information Communication Technologies IHSS Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Strategy IIAP Inclusion and Integration Action Plan IIGP Inclusion and Integration Grants Program ISC Integrated Services Centre IWC Indigenous Women’s Congress KPI Key Performance Indicator LGA Local Government Area LHMU Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (Australia) LSP Language Services Policy MCIMA Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs MLC Member of the Legislative Council MoU Memorandum of Understanding NAP National Action Plan NGO Non-Government Organisation OAG Office of the Auditor General OBM Output Based Management OEEO Office of Equal Employment Opportunity OfY Office for Youth OMI Office of Multicultural Interests OSH Occupational Safety and Health OSRG Outcome Structure Review Group OWP Office of Women’s Policy PASACS Professional Association of School Aged Children Services RCR Regional Coordination Responses to Family and Domestic Violence SAVE Survivors Against Violence Everywhere SLA Service Level Agreement SRC State Records Commission TAFE Tertiary and Further Education UWA University of Western Australia WACOSS Western Australia Council of Social Services WANWA Women’s Advisory Network of Western Australia WHO World Health Organisation WIS Women’s Information Service WOCS Wheatbelt Organisation of Children's Services
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